Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field (KFWB), Missouri
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field (KFWB) is a public-use, non-towered airport in Branson West, Missouri, sitting at 1,348 feet elevation about 30.51 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The field is built around a single 5,002-foot concrete runway that accommodates business jet traffic, and it recorded 1,435 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, with 1,061 of those classified as business aviation. Fuel service includes both 100LL and Jet A, with attended hours running daily from 0800 to 1700 local.
Runways
Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field has one paved runway, 03/21, 5,002 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Springfield-Branson National (KSGF), 33 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field recorded 1,061 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KFWB concentrates in the summer months, peaking in July and June, while November and February see the lowest volumes of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 180 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Springfield Approach.
MIRL for runway 03/21 and REIL for runway 03 and runway 21 are pilot-activated over CTAF; PAPI units for runway 03 and runway 21 operate continuously.
Self-service 100LL is available around the clock using a credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is M Graham Clark Downtown (KPLK), 9.42 NM southeast.
Part of the Springfield and the Ozarks area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KFWB offer for business aircraft?
Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field operates a single runway, 03/21, measuring 5,002 feet long and 75 feet wide. The surface is concrete and paved, which supports jet traffic operating into the field. With only one runway, crosswind conditions determine which direction is usable for a given arrival or departure. Dispatchers planning into KFWB should confirm current wind conditions before selecting an approach, since no parallel or crosswind runway exists as a backup.
Is fuel available at KFWB outside staffed hours?
Yes, self-service 100LL is available at Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field around the clock using a credit card. Attended fuel service, which includes Jet A, runs seven days a week from 0800 to 1700 local. Aircraft needing Jet A outside that window will not find a self-service option, since the automated fuel system covers 100LL only. Crews should plan Jet A uplifts within the posted attendance schedule.
How does KFWB handle customs clearance for international arrivals?
Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is KSGF, located approximately 32.86 nautical miles away. Any crew requiring a customs clearance must route through KSGF or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at KFWB. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any trip requiring inbound customs processing.
How is runway lighting activated at KFWB?
Runway lighting at Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field is pilot-controlled. MIRL for runway 03/21 and REIL for both runway 03 and runway 21 are activated over CTAF. PAPI units serving runway 03 and runway 21 operate continuously and do not require pilot activation. Since the field is non-towered, pilots are responsible for triggering the MIRL and REIL systems themselves during night or low-visibility arrivals.
What does business aviation traffic look like at KFWB throughout the year?
Business aviation traffic at Branson West Municipal / Emerson Field, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, totals 1,061 operations out of 1,435 annual operations overall. Traffic is concentrated in the summer months, with July recording 180 operations and June 164, the two highest months of the year. Volume drops sharply in the winter, with November at just 28 operations and February at 34. Dispatchers should expect ramp and fuel demand at KFWB to peak between May and August.