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Airports / Oklahoma / RKR
Small airport · RKR
Robert S Kerr Airport.
Poteau, Oklahoma · 451 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.4/5
Google rating
11 ratings
0
Operators based
451
Elevation ft
Poteau, OklahomaELEV 451 FTSmall airport
4.4
Google rating
11
Google reviews
ratings on Google
451
Field elevation
feet above sea level
23
Nearest alternate
nm to FSM
Field standing
23 nm
To the nearest alternate
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM).
Overview
Located in Poteau, Oklahoma, Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR / RKR) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 451 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 RKR for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM, 23 nm), Mc Alester Regional Airport (MLC, 58 nm), and Drake Field (FYV, 63 nm). With a single 4,007-foot paved runway, RKR can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from RKR depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Poteau.
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From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“The FBO was so nice and clean and the folks there were absolutely amazing, kind and welcoming.”
Kamie McAllister5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The FBO was so nice and clean and the folks there were absolutely amazing, kind and welcoming.”
Kamie McAllister5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KRKR
IATA
RKR
FAA / Local
RKR
Elevation
451 ft
Coordinates
35.0216° N · 94.6213° 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 OK fields
state range 451–3,123 ft
At 451 ft, RKR sits lower than 98% of the 52 Oklahoma fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,007 ft
- 18/364,007 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,007 ft
RKR's 4,007 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 23nmFSMFort Smith Regional AirportFort Smith
- 58nmMLCMc Alester Regional AirportMc Alester
- 63nmFYVDrake FieldFayetteville
- 77nmXNANorthwest Arkansas National AirportFayetteville/Springdale/Rogers
- 82nmHOTMemorial Field AirportHot Springs
- 90nmRVSTulsa Riverside AirportTulsa
Location
Open the full mapKRKR · Robert S Kerr Airport · Poteau, OK
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from RKR on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas (DAL) | 171 nm | 48m |
| Houston (HOU) | 324 nm | 1h 9m |
| Austin (AUS) | 328 nm | 1h 10m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 393 nm | 1h 19m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 523 nm | 1h 37m |
| Denver (DEN) | 560 nm | 1h 42m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 638 nm | 1h 53m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 649 nm | 1h 55m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use RKR?
- Robert S Kerr Airport's longest paved runway is 4,007 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 RKR?
- Robert S Kerr Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,007 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to RKR?
- The closest alternate is Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM), about 23 nm away, followed by Mc Alester Regional Airport (MLC) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from RKR to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Houston about 1h 9m (324 nm), Austin about 1h 10m (328 nm), Nashville about 1h 19m (393 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.