Why go
- City in Texas, United States.
- Served by Midland Airpark (MDD).
History
Midland is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Midland County in West Texas, with small portions extending into Martin County. The population was 132,524 at the 2020 census. Located in the Permian Basin, Midland is a major center for American oil and natural gas production.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (735, 737-700) · 3 routes: Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) · 2 routes: Denver*, Houston*
- AirTran Airways FL (735, 737-700) · 1 route: Dallas*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Midland Airpark (MDD); 18 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MAF has direct flights to 6 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Dallas, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Houston, Houston…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Midland, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.