Airports / Arkansas / KADF
Dexter B Florence Memorial Field.
Arkadelphia, Arkansas · 182 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
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Operators based
182
Elevation ft
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#5 / 38
Arkansas airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated AR fields.
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Memorial Field Airport (HOT), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Dexter B Florence Memorial Field (KADF) sits in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 182 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into KADF for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Memorial Field Airport (HOT, 23 nm), Saline County Regional Airport (KSUZ, 41 nm), and South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD, 54 nm). With a single 5,002-foot paved runway, KADF can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from KADF depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under M89. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Arkadelphia.
1 FBO serves KM89. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field Airport FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon 08:00-16:30, Tue-Fri 07:30-17:30, Sat 07:00-16:00; after-hours attendant on call (fee charged)
- Unicom 122.7
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- +2 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KADF
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
ADF
Elevation
182 ft
Coordinates
34.0998° N · 93.0661° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AR fields
state range 130–1,365 ft
At 182 ft, KADF sits lower than 96% of the 45 Arkansas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,002 ft
- 04/225,002 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,002 ft
KADF's 5,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- 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.
- 23nmHOTMemorial Field AirportHot Springs
- 41nmKSUZSaline County Regional AirportBryant
- 54nmELDSouth Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin FieldEl Dorado
- 56nmLITBill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams FieldLittle Rock
- 56nmPBFPine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider FieldPine Bluff
- 60nmTXKTexarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field)Texarkana
Location
Open the full mapKM89 · Dexter B Florence Memorial Field · Arkadelphia, AR
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KADF on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 204 nm | 52m |
| Houston (HOU) | 290 nm | 1h 4m |
| Austin (AUS) | 331 nm | 1h 10m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 336 nm | 1h 11m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 532 nm | 1h 38m |
| Denver (DEN) | 655 nm | 1h 55m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 731 nm | 2h 6m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 743 nm | 2h 8m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KADF?
- Dexter B Florence Memorial Field's longest paved runway is 5,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. 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 KADF?
- Dexter B Florence Memorial Field has one runway; the longest measures 5,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Dexter B Florence Memorial Field?
- One FBO serves KADF: Dexter B. Florence Memorial Field Airport FBO. 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 KADF?
- The closest alternate is Memorial Field Airport (HOT), about 23 nm away, followed by Saline County Regional Airport (KSUZ) at 41 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KADF to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 52m (204 nm), Houston about 1h 4m (290 nm), Austin about 1h 10m (331 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.