Northwest Arkansas National Airport (KXNA), Arkansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Northwest Arkansas National, identified by the code KXNA, serves the Fayetteville / Springdale / Rogers area of Arkansas as a towered public-use airport with two long parallel concrete runways capable of handling a wide range of business aviation aircraft. Sitting at 1,288 feet elevation, the airport recorded 45,526 total annual operations in 2025, including 6,113 business aviation movements according to FAA TFMSC data, positioning it as a Tier 1 facility within the region. Jet A and 100LL fuel are both available on site, and the airport maintains attendance around the clock.
Runways
Northwest Arkansas National Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 16L/34R, is 8,801 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Northwest Arkansas National Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available 24 hours a day, every day, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Northwest Arkansas National Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rogers Executive - Carter Field (KROG), 11 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Northwest Arkansas National Airport recorded 6,113 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KXNA is concentrated in the spring and fall months, with October showing the highest monthly volume and August and February among the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 611 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Northwest Arkansas National Airport averages 16.3 days above 90°F in July and 23.8 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.3°F, and January the coldest, at 47.5°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Northwest Arkansas National Airport has published operating constraints in four categories: access, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
When the airport traffic control tower is closed, activate the MALSR approach lighting system for runways 16L and 34R. High-intensity runway lights for runway 16L/34R are controlled via CTAF. PAPI lighting on runways 16L and 34R operates continuously.
Use caution for elevated runway threshold lights on the approach ends of runways 16L and 34R.
Bird activity has been reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 765/R/C/W/T
For fuel services, use the designated fuel service radio frequency.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Northwest Arkansas National Airport has five airfields within 18 NM. The closest is Bentonville Municipal / Louise M Thaden Field (KVBT), 5.71 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KXNA?
Northwest Arkansas National, KXNA, operates two parallel paved runways. Runway 16L/34R measures 8,801 feet long and 150 feet wide with a concrete surface. Runway 16R/34L is nearly identical at 8,800 feet long and 150 feet wide, also concrete. Both runways support the airport's business aviation traffic alongside commercial operations. The matching length and width of the two runways give dispatchers flexibility when planning arrivals and departures around wind or traffic conditions.
Is customs clearance available on site at KXNA?
Northwest Arkansas National does not have customs service on site. The nearest customs facility is at KROG, located approximately 11.14 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to route their clearance through that facility rather than at KXNA directly. This distance should be factored into arrival planning for any flight requiring customs processing. Dispatchers should confirm current procedures with the customs facility at KROG ahead of arrival.
How does bird activity affect operations at KXNA?
Bird activity has been reported on and in the vicinity of Northwest Arkansas National, according to airport remarks. Crews operating at KXNA should maintain vigilance during approach, departure, and low-altitude phases of flight where bird strikes are more likely. This condition applies broadly to the airport environment rather than to a specific runway or time of day. Dispatchers and pilots should factor this into pre-flight planning and remain alert during visual scanning near the airport. No specific mitigation program details are noted beyond the general advisory.
What is the seasonal traffic pattern at KXNA?
Business aviation traffic at Northwest Arkansas National is concentrated in certain months rather than distributed evenly across the year. According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, October recorded the highest monthly count at 611 operations, while August and February were among the lowest, at 427 and 431 operations respectively. April, September, and October each exceeded 560 operations, marking the busier stretch of the year. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KXNA should anticipate this uneven distribution when planning for ramp or parking availability. The pattern reflects business aviation movements specifically, not total airport activity.
What lighting is available at KXNA when the tower is closed?
When the air traffic control tower at Northwest Arkansas National is closed, the MALSR approach lighting system activates for runways 16L and 34R. High-intensity runway lights for runway 16L/34R are also available and controlled through CTAF. PAPI lighting on runways 16L and 34R operates continuously regardless of tower status. Pilots operating into KXNA during hours without tower coverage should be prepared to use CTAF to manage these lighting systems. This setup supports night and low-visibility operations outside staffed hours.