Akron Fulton International (KAKR), Ohio
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Akron Fulton International (KAKR) is a public-use, non-towered airport serving the Akron, Ohio area at an elevation of 1,067 feet, roughly 26.90 nautical miles from the metro core. The field handles a mix of business aviation traffic on its single asphalt runway, with FAA TFMSC data recording 2,896 total annual operations and 1,951 business aviation operations for 2025. Nearby general aviation fields include Kent State University, Portage County, and Medina Municipal, while Akron-Canton Regional serves as the closest customs point of entry.
Runways
Akron Fulton International has one paved runway, 07/25, 6,336 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Akron Fulton International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Akron Fulton International does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Akron-Canton Regional (KCAK), 7 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Akron Fulton International recorded 1,951 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KAKR concentrates in the summer months, with August recording the highest volume of the year and January and February the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 240 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Akron Fulton International averages 6.2 days above 90°F in July and 25.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85.1°F, and January the coldest, at 36.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Akron Fulton International has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Cleveland Approach; when approach control is closed, contact Cleveland ARTCC.
A 23-foot railroad structure lies within 200 feet from the runway, extending from 155 feet left to 140 feet right of the approach path.
The REILs on runways 07 and 25, the PAPI on runways 07 and 25, and the MIRL on runway 07/25 are pilot-activated on the CTAF.
A 12:1 approach ratio to a displaced threshold is required due to a tree rising 108 feet above the approach surface, located 1,310 feet from the threshold and 422 feet to the right.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
The airport beacon operates continuously.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Akron Fulton International has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Kent State University, 7.24 NM north.
Part of the Cleveland area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KAKR?
No, Akron Fulton International (KAKR) does not have on-site customs. The nearest customs facility is at KCAK, located about 7.43 nautical miles away. Flight crews arriving from international points should plan to clear customs at KCAK rather than at Akron Fulton itself. Dispatchers should coordinate this routing detail ahead of arrival, since there is no customs processing option directly at the airport.
What is the runway configuration at Akron Fulton International?
Akron Fulton International (KAKR) operates a single paved runway, 07/25, measuring 6,336 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's only runway, so all fixed-wing traffic uses this strip regardless of wind direction. The runway length matches the airport's maximum paved distance figure, confirming it as the primary operational surface for business aviation arrivals and departures at KAKR.
Is Akron Fulton International (KAKR) a towered airport?
No, KAKR is a non-towered airport, meaning pilots use a common traffic advisory frequency to coordinate arrivals and departures rather than working with a control tower. Runway lighting, including the REILs and PAPI on runways 07 and 25 along with the MIRL on runway 07/25, is pilot-activated through the CTAF. For instrument approaches, coordination for clearance delivery routes through Cleveland Approach, or Cleveland ARTCC when approach control is closed.
What fuel types are available at Akron Fulton International?
Akron Fulton International (KAKR) offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel on-site. The airport is attended Monday through Friday from 0600 to 2200 local time and on weekends from 0800 to 2000 local time. Outside these attended hours, fuel service availability should be confirmed directly with airport personnel before planning an arrival that depends on refueling. This attendance schedule applies across all services at the field, not fuel alone.
What obstacles should pilots be aware of near KAKR?
Akron Fulton International (KAKR) has a few charted obstructions near its runway environment. A 23-foot railroad structure sits within 200 feet of the runway, extending from 155 feet left to 140 feet right of the approach path. Separately, a tree rising 108 feet above the approach surface, located 1,310 feet from the threshold and 422 feet to the right, requires a 12:1 approach ratio to a displaced threshold. Pilots should also note that deer are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.