A scope will be helpful

As one of the few places in Ward County in the Far West Texas desert region to have water, this hotspot is a winter waterfowl magnet. Ducks can be found here in fairly good numbers with Ruddy Ducks. American Coot and Killdeer prevalent year-round.

Black-necked Stilts are summer-time birds while other shorebirds (Wilson's Phalarope, Spotted Sandpiper, Lesser and Greater Yellowlegs and Baird's and Least Sandpipers) are mostly passing through as migrants.

Western Kingbird is a prevalent summer resident as are Barn and, to a lesser degree, Cliff Swallows.

Roy Hurd Municipal Airport

City Website Airport Information

The Roy Hurd Municipal Airport is located in the city of Monahans due west of the downtown district at 801 S. Mabel Street.  The airport is a city-owned public-use airport and it serves Monahans and the surrounding area.  The airport was built in 1946, it covers 277 acres and is the only airport in Ward County.  The airport is named in honor of the first WWII casualty from Ward County, Roy Hurd. 

The airport is primarily used for private aircraft and small corporate jets, the small runways are not meant for commercial planes.  The elevation is 2,614.  There are two lighted runways that measure 4,920 feet in length and 75 feet in width.  There is self-service 100LL Jet-A fuel available at the airport.  There are 18 hangers and they are all full at this time.  There is also a courtesy car that is available on a first come first serve basis.

For information you can contact the Airport Manager, John Cutbirth at (432) 940-2633.  Operating hours are Monday thru Saturday from 7:00am to 6:00pm and on Sunday from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.

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