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Hale County Airport (PVW/KPVW) is a public-use general aviation airport located about 3 miles south-southeast of Plainview, Texas, in the Texas Panhandle. It has two asphalt runways and serves business, agricultural, and recreational aviation; there is no scheduled commercial airline service. The nearest major commercial airports are Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) to the south and Amarillo (AMA) to the north.
💡 Local Tip
Call ahead to the FBO for fuel, after-hours access, and restroom availability; the field can be quiet, and agricultural aircraft are common in the area, so monitor CTAF and watch for low-flying spray planes.
🚖 Getting There
By road, reach the airport from Plainview via local streets such as Airport Drive; I-27 and US 87/US 70 connect Plainview to Lubbock and Amarillo. There is no public transit or scheduled airline service, so plan on driving, taxi, or rideshare. If flying commercially, use LBB (about 45-50 miles south) or AMA (about 75 miles north) and arrange ground transfer.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines serve Hale County Airport?
A: No scheduled airlines serve PVW; it is a general aviation airport for private, business, and agricultural aircraft.
Q: What are the airport codes for Hale County Airport?
A: The IATA code is PVW, the ICAO code is KPVW, and the FAA identifier is PVW.
Q: Can I rent a car at the airport?
A: Rental cars are not reliably available on-site; arrange a vehicle in Plainview or from Lubbock/Amarillo in advance.
Q: How far is Hale County Airport from Lubbock?
A: It is roughly 45-50 miles north of Lubbock via I-27/US 87, making Lubbock Preston Smith International (LBB) the closest major commercial airport.
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