Beaver Municipal (K44), Oklahoma
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Beaver Municipal Airport, local identifier K44, serves Beaver, Oklahoma with a single paved runway and an unattended field posture typical of business aviation traffic in this part of the state. The airport has no onsite customs service, and pilots requiring that function are directed to Rick Husband Amarillo International, roughly 111 nautical miles away. Clearance delivery for instrument flights routes through Kansas City ARTCC rather than a local tower, since the field is non-towered.
Runways
Beaver Municipal has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 4,050 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Beaver Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rick Husband Amarillo International (KAMA), 111 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Beaver Municipal recorded 16 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation activity at K44 is concentrated in July, with additional but lighter movement in December, January, and June, and no recorded operations in the other months of 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 7 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Beaver Municipal averages 23.8 days above 90°F in July, 29.9 freeze days in January and 0.8 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 94.2°F, and January the coldest, at 48.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Beaver Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway 04/22 becomes soft when wet.
Medium intensity runway lighting on runway 17/35, and runway end identifier lights on runways 17 and 35, are activated via CTAF.
For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Beaver Municipal has five airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Liberal Mid-America Regional (KLBL), 25.50 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway configuration at K44 Beaver Municipal Airport?
K44 Beaver Municipal Airport has two runways. Runway 17/35 is paved asphalt at 4,050 feet long and 60 feet wide, serving as the primary hard-surface option. Runway 04/22 is a 2,000-foot turf strip, 130 feet wide, and becomes soft when wet, so operators should check surface conditions before use.
Is Beaver Municipal Airport (K44) towered, and how are IFR clearances handled?
Beaver Municipal Airport, K44, is not towered and has no onsite air traffic control. The field operates as an unattended facility, and pilots seeking IFR clearance must contact Kansas City ARTCC rather than a local tower. Traffic is coordinated over the airport's CTAF for arrivals and departures.
Where is the nearest customs facility to K44 Beaver Municipal Airport?
Beaver Municipal Airport, K44, has no customs service on the field. The nearest customs facility is Rick Husband Amarillo International, KAMA, located approximately 111 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance need to plan a stop there rather than at Beaver itself.
How is runway lighting activated at Beaver Municipal Airport (K44)?
Runway lighting at K44 Beaver Municipal Airport is pilot-controlled. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 and runway end identifier lights on both runway 17 and runway 35 are activated through the common traffic advisory frequency. This setup reflects the airport's unattended status, with no on-field personnel managing lighting.