Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional (KAXS), Oklahoma
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional (KAXS) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Altus, Oklahoma, serving a modest volume of business aviation traffic recorded by the FAA. The field sits near Altus AFB and shares the vicinity with military jet, agricultural, and ultralight activity, a mix that shapes how operators plan arrivals and departures here. With a single concrete runway and standard field lighting, KAXS functions as a straightforward stop for operators working the southwestern Oklahoma region.
Runways
Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional has one paved runway, 17/35, 5,501 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 6pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Okc Will Rogers International (KOKC), 95 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional recorded 281 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KAXS is concentrated with higher activity in January, May, August, September, and November, and noticeably lower volumes in July and October, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 32 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Military jet, agricultural, and ultralight activity occur on and in the vicinity of the airport.
ODALS lighting is activated on Runway 17, and REIL is available on Runway 35. MIRL on Runway 17/35 is pilot-controlled via CTAF. PAPI on both Runway 17 and Runway 35 operates continuously.
Do not mistake this airport for Altus AFB, located 4 miles southeast.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Altus AFB (KLTS), 3.95 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KAXS?
Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional does not have customs clearance onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KOKC, approximately 95 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international destinations should plan their clearance stop accordingly before or after landing at KAXS.
What fuel is available at Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional?
KAXS offers 100LL and A+ fuel grades, and Jet A is also available on the field. The airport is attended daily from 0800 to 1800 local time. Operators should plan fuel stops within these hours since the field is unattended outside that window.
How long is the runway at KAXS?
Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional has a single runway, 17/35, measuring 5,501 feet long and 75 feet wide with a concrete surface. This paved runway also represents the airport's maximum paved length. There is no tower at KAXS, so operations are conducted on CTAF.
What kind of traffic should pilots expect around KAXS?
Altus / Quartz Mountain Regional sits close to Altus AFB, about 4 miles southeast, and pilots are advised not to confuse the two fields. Military jet, agricultural, and ultralight activity occur on and in the vicinity of the airport. Clearance delivery for KAXS is handled through Fort Worth ARTCC rather than locally.