Airports / Missouri / BKG
Branson Airport.
Branson, Missouri · 1,302 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
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136 ratings
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Operators based
1,302
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
16 nm
To the nearest alternate
Boone County Airport (HRO), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Branson Airport (KBBG / BKG) is a mid-sized airport serving Branson, Missouri. The field lies at an elevation of 1,302 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
BKG has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Boone County Airport (HRO, 16 nm), Ozark Regional Airport (WMH, 37 nm), and Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF, 44 nm). BKG offers a single 7,140-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of BKG vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from BKG, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KBBG. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Branson Jet Center
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 7:00AM to 7:00PM, 7 days a week; 24-hour fueling available
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- +11 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBBG
IATA
BKG
FAA / Local
BBG
Elevation
1,302 ft
Coordinates
36.5321° N · 93.2005° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D, DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering, typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs MO fields
state range 262–1,348 ft
At 1,302 ft, BKG sits higher than 93% of the 45 Missouri fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 7,140 ft
- 14/327,140 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,140 ft
BKG's 7,140 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 16nmHROBoone County AirportHarrison
- 37nmWMHOzark Regional AirportMountain Home
- 44nmSGFSpringfield Branson National AirportSpringfield
- 56nmXNANorthwest Arkansas National AirportFayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
- 57nmFYVDrake FieldFayetteville
- 73nmJLNJoplin Regional AirportJoplin
Location
Open the full mapKBBG · Branson Airport · Branson, MO
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BKG on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 285 nm | 1h 4m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 316 nm | 1h 8m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 409 nm | 1h 21m |
| Houston (HOU) | 426 nm | 1h 23m |
| Austin (AUS) | 441 nm | 1h 26m |
| Denver (DEN) | 577 nm | 1h 45m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 667 nm | 1h 57m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 674 nm | 1h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BKG?
- Branson Airport's longest paved runway is 7,140 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BKG?
- Branson Airport has one runway; the longest measures 7,140 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Branson Airport?
- One FBO serves BKG: Branson Jet Center. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BKG?
- The closest alternate is Boone County Airport (HRO), about 16 nm away, followed by Ozark Regional Airport (WMH) at 37 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BKG to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 4m (285 nm), Nashville about 1h 8m (316 nm), Chicago about 1h 21m (409 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.