Kenedy Regional (2R9), Texas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Kenedy Regional (2R9) is a single-runway public airport in south Texas, roughly 114 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. It handles a small volume of business aviation traffic and is not staffed around the clock.
Runways
Kenedy Regional has one paved runway, 16/34, 3,218 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Kenedy Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Kenedy Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Kelly Field (KSKF), 50 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Kenedy Regional recorded 129 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at 2R9 peaks in May and June, according to FAA TFMSC data, and drops to its lowest point in August.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 18 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Kenedy Regional averages 28.3 days above 90°F in August and 4.4 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96.9°F, and January the coldest, at 64.7°F.
Weather station is 5.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Kenedy Regional has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The approach is restricted 7 degrees to the left due to obstructions.
MIRL runway 16/34 and taxiway lights are preset to low intensity; activate CTAF to increase intensity.
An 8-foot fence lies 30 to 199 feet from the runway, 202 feet to the right.
An 8-foot fence lies 0 to 199 feet from the runway, and 34-foot trees lie 0 to 199 feet from the runway, 120 to 250 feet to the left.
The controlling obstruction exceeds a 45-degree slope.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Aircraft airframe and power plant repairs are available.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Kenedy Regional has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Goliad Nolf (KNGT), 18.48 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 2R9
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at 2R9?
Kenedy Regional (2R9) has one paved runway, 16/34, measuring 3,218 feet by 60 feet with an asphalt surface. There is no parallel or crosswind runway, so operations are limited to this single strip.
Is fuel available at Kenedy Regional?
Kenedy Regional (2R9) lists both 100LL and Jet A fuel types. The field follows an all-week, daylight attendance schedule from Monday through Friday, so fuel access outside those hours is not guaranteed.
How much business aviation traffic does KENEDY RGNL see?
KENEDY RGNL recorded 129 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 208 total annual operations, per FAA TFMSC data. Monthly volumes are low year-round, ranging from 5 to 18 operations, reflecting the field's limited traffic base.