Airports in Arkansas

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Nicknamed "The Natural State," Arkansas boasts amazing opportunities for outdoor activities and adventures. Climbing mountains, spelunking caves and boating lakes and rivers are just some of the activities visitors enjoy. Arkansas also offers National Forests, hiking trails, designer golf courses and whitewater rafting excursions. When planning your outdoor adventure to Arkansas, consider flying into one of the four primary airports in the state.

Northwest Arkansas Regional

Located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport is found in the upper Northwest corner of the state. Within an hour drive southeast of the airport is the Ozark National Forest, a prime location for hiking, camping and other outdoor activities. An hour drive to the northeast is the town Eureka Springs, rich with activities such as horseback riding, fishing and golf.

The airport hosts six major airlines with direct flights to 15 major cities.

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
Alice L. Walton Terminal Building
One Airport Blvd., Suite 100
Bentonville, AR 72712
479-205-1000
nwara.com

Fort Smith Regional

Located on Ebing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith Regional Airport hosts two national airlines: American Airlines and Delta Airlines. The airport sits just off Interstate 40 along the Arkansas and Oklahoma borders. Nearby attractions include famous Arkansas wineries, the Ozark Mountains and Ouachita National Forest. Visitors may also be interested in one of the six public golf courses in the greater Fort Smith area.

Fort Smith Regional Airport
6700 McKennon Blvd., Suite 200
Fort Smith, AR 72903
479-452-7000
fortsmithairport.com

Little Rock National Airport

Found in Arkansas' capital city, Little Rock National Airport (Adams Field) hosts six major airlines that conduct approximately 124 flights per day to 16 major U.S. cities. Centrally located within the State of Arkansas, visitors who fly into Little Rock have easy access to many of the state's outdoor attractions. Little Rock alone offers numerous hiking trails and public parks, golf courses, camping and RV parks, and the world's largest pedestrian and bicycle bridge, Big Dam Bridge. Little Rock is also located within two hours of the Ozark and Ouachita National Forests.

Little Rock National Airport
One Airport Drive
Little Rock, AR 72202-4402
501-372-3439
fly-lit.com

Texarkana Regional Airport

Located along the Texas and Arkansas border, Texarkana Regional Airport hosts American Eagle Airlines, which operates flights to and from Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport. The airport mainly supports general aviation. Outdoor activities surrounding the airport are plentiful, including campgrounds, lakes, hiking trails and horseback riding.

Texarkana Regional Airport
201 Airport Drive
Texarkana, AR 71854
870-774-2171
txkairport.com

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Article Written By J.M. Soden

J.M. Soden has been a freelance writer since 2005. He primarily writes sports articles but also enjoys writing about travel destinations, legal matters and electronics troubleshooting. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Notre Dame in American studies.

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