Kickapoo Downtown Airport Selects EPIC Fuels as New Aviation Fuel Supplier

IRVING, TX--(Marketwired - August 21, 2017) - Kickapoo Downtown Airport, serving the general aviation needs of Wichita Falls and North Texas, has selected EPIC Fuels as its new fuel supplier after an extensive review of suppliers revealed EPIC as best suited to meet the needs of the growing airport.

Approximately 80 aircraft including small jets and helicopters are housed and maintained at Kickapoo on a permanent basis. The airport is minutes away from downtown businesses, area restaurants and shopping. The area surrounding Kickapoo Airport and nearby Sheppard Air Force Base is host to a great variety of aviation activities. Numerous airline, other civil aviation and military training flights take place at the Air Force base, Kickapoo Airport and the surrounding area.

In addition to choosing EPIC as its fuel supplier, the airport will accept the EPIC Card for fuel and ancillary flight-related purchases. Kickapoo Downtown Airport (KCWC) offers a host of services for general and business aviation including aircraft towing, aircraft parking (ramp or tiedown), hangars, GPU, full service fueling (100LL and Jet A), aircraft rentals, catering and courtesy cars. Free Wi-Fi is available and the facilities include a passenger terminal, pilot's lounge and flight planning room. A mechanic shop is on site and the concrete runway is 4,450ft x 75ft.

About EPIC

EPIC Fuels is a global supplier of fuels and services to FBOs, commercial airlines, airports, ground fueling operators, the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and other government agencies around the world. Our largest customers include Fortune 500 flight departments, top-tier FBOs, major airlines, charter and cargo operators as well as all branches of the U.S. military. In addition, the company issues private-label aviation fuel cards, including the EPIC Card, for retail or contract fuel purchases and ancillary services. The EPIC Card is accepted both in and out of network, at over 8,000 locations worldwide. For more information, please visit us online at www.EPICFuels.com.