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Branson, Missouri is serviced by both a national airport and local airport. Within minutes of
landing you can be right in the heart of Branson, relaxing your cares away and having lots of fun in the process.
Springfield/Branson National Airport
When every minute counts, make the most of your time and land within minutes of your destination.
Springfield/Branson Regional Airport is located in Springfield, Missouri with connections from hundreds of domestic and
international cities. Convenient interstate access puts you in Branson in less than an hour. As a regional hub, the
airport provides all the services you expect in their modern terminal.
Web site: http://www.sgf-branson-airport.com
Springfield/Branson Airport is serviced by the following carriers:
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Allegiant Air
American Airlines
Delta Connection
Northwest Airlines
United Express |
Car Rental Agencies
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Springfield:
Service is available via courtesy phones located in Baggage Claim.
| Avis |
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417-865-6226 or 800-331-1212 |
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Hertz |
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417-865-1681 or 800-654-3131 |
| Budget |
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417-831-2662 or 800-527-0700 |
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National |
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417-865-5311 or 800-227-7368 |
| Enterprise |
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417-862-0753 or 800-736-8227 |
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Thrifty |
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417-866-8777 or 800-367-2277 |
In Branson:
A-1 Auto Rental: 1-417-338-4446; Avis - College of the Ozarks
Airport: 417-334-4945; Enterprise: 417-336-2000
Ground Transportation - Shuttles, Limos & Taxis
There are several shuttle services and taxis that transport passengers to and from Branson and Springfield-Branson
Regional Airport.
| Tri-Lakes Shuttle |
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800-841-2313 |
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Springfield Limo & Shuttle |
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417-831-2096 |
| All Around Branson Shuttle & Tours |
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888-882-9766 |
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Noble Limousines |
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417-334-5466 |
| Branson/Springfield Gray Line |
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800-542-6768 |
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Yellow Cab - Springfield, MO |
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417-862-5511 |
| Classic Shuttle |
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888-598-0227 |
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J. Howard Fisk Limousine |
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888-737-3475 |
Private Aviation
The General Aviation staff at 2801 N. General Aviation Ave., Springfield, MO
65803-9573 is on hand from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fueling is available 24 hours a
day. For details call 417.869.1990.
Driving Directions from the airport to Branson
Drive East on West Kearney Street from the airport. Turn left at the first stoplight which is the West Bypass (US-160.)
Immediately take the I-44 exit going East. Travel Northeast on I-44 for 6.8 miles to Exit 82A/US-65 South to Branson.
Drive South on US-65 to Branson for about 42.5 miles and take the Branson exit of your choice.
Motorcoaches
Imagine your tour group stepping off the plane and onto their motor coach…without long walks, hassles, or going outside
in inclement weather. What could be easier than to arrive with your group and have your checked luggage whisked away
directly to the motor coach, bypassing the wait at the baggage carousels. The seamless indoor transfer of passengers
and baggage from the aircraft to the motor coach is now available at Springfield, just 30 minutes from Branson and the
heart of the Ozarks! Just think: less time in airports, more time for fun!
The motorcoach area is an extension of the main terminal. It has an indoor parking facility for coaches, and a
comfortable waiting area for passengers. Skycap service allows for easy transfer of luggage. Be sure to advise the
airport when you are coming and the number of people in your group.
The Taney County Airport (formerly the Graham Clark Airport)
Located
1 mile south of Branson at the College of the Ozarks, the Taney County Airport
can take care of all of your corporate and private plane needs. Their full
service terminal, newly expanded runway, plane parking and hangers offer all the
private plane owner needs and wants when you arrive in Branson. The airport is
just minutes away from "The Strip" and all the fun and excitement of Branson.
Car rental is available at the airport. Aircraft fuel is also available on site.
For detailed information you can reach them at 417-332-1848.
FAA Identifier: PLK
Available Approaches:
NDB, RNAV, & GPS
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Frequencies |
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| Field Elevation: |
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938 ft / 285.9 m |
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Unicom/Advisory: |
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122.7 |
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3739 x 100 ft. / 1140 x 30 m |
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Springield Control: |
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126.35 |
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asphalt/grooved-good condition |
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Memphis Center: |
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126.85 |
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Single wheel: 70,000 lbs |
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Columbia FSS: |
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122.65 |
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Double wheel: 100,000 lbs |
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PLK NDB: |
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204 |
Other services available at the Taney County airports are:
Branson Aircraft Repair - Serving your light aircraft maintenance
Wings of the Ozarks - Aircraft rentals, training, aerial and scenic tours
Eagle Riders Motorcycle Rentals - rentals and tours
Ozark Mountain Helicopters - rides and tours
Boone County Municipal Airport
Located in Harrison, Arkansas, the airport is just 35 miles south of Branson. serves
general aviation,
corporate jets and commercial flights by Mesa Airlines. The airport has taxis, courtesy cars, and rental cars for your convenience.
FAA Identifier: KHRO
Available approaches: GPS, VOR, and NDB
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Frequencies |
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| Field Elevation: |
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1363.8 Feet |
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CTAF/UNICOM: |
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123.00 |
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6,160 ft X 150 ft |
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WX ASOS: |
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121.125 |
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Asphalt 18-36 w/Parallel Taxiway |
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APCH/DEP Memphis: |
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126.85/263.15 |
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Single wheel: 30,000 lbs
Double wheel: 50,000 lbs |
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Large aircraft parking areas for private planes, aircraft maintenance is available and competitive fuel prices (Jet A and 100LL). For more details contact the Regional Jet
Center: 870-741-4510.
Branson Regional Airport - Coming
May 2009!
The
new Branson Regional Airport is now under construction within the Branson Creek
development in Branson, Missouri with the airport scheduled to open in May, 2009
in time for the Branson spring/summer tourism season. It will be approximately 8 miles south of the center of Branson.
The airport will accommodate all types of commercial aircraft (except
wide-bodies like 747's), enabling non-stop and direct air service from anywhere
in the continental United States.
The airfield is planned to consist of a single 7,140 foot long, 150 foot wide
runway. The terminal facility will be approximately 45,000 square feet of floor
space and 6,000 square feet
of canopy covered area.
When completed, the Airport will have complete auto rental and ground
transportation capabilities.
The Airport is the first privately financed and operated commercial airport
in the United States.
Next year thousands of excited vacationers will begin the descent into
Branson Regional Airport - an airport designed to meet the needs of the growing
Branson, Missouri.
The airport site is located on a ridge system east of Highway 65 and just
north of the Missouri-Arkansas state line, just minutes from the Branson
entertainment district and the lakes. The airport will include an all-weather
runway, state-of-the art passenger terminal building, air traffic control tower,
and other safety and security features typical of an airport certified to handle
commercial airline service.
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