Kennett Memorial Airport (KTKX), Missouri
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Kennett Memorial Airport (KTKX), serving Kennett, Missouri, is a public-use, non-towered field with a 5,000-foot concrete runway able to handle a range of business turbine traffic. The airport sits roughly 71 nautical miles from the nearest customs facility at Memphis International (KMEM), and its FAA TFMSC data show business aviation as the dominant share of annual operations. Attendance runs on a published daily schedule rather than around the clock, a detail worth building into any trip plan through KTKX.
Runways
Kennett Memorial Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 02/20, is 5,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Kennett Memorial Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Kennett Memorial Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 71 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Kennett Memorial Airport recorded 663 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KTKX is concentrated in the fall months, with October and November recording the highest monthly operations of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 81 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
Kennett Memorial Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) for Runway 18/36 and Runway 02/20 operates at low intensity from dusk until 0300. Pilots can increase intensity and activate MIRL on both runways along with REIL on Runway 02 from 2300 until dawn using the CTAF. PAPI on Runway 02 and Runway 20 operates 24 hours a day.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Kennett Memorial Airport has five airfields within 21 NM. The closest is Gideon Memorial, 14.57 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KTKX?
Kennett Memorial Airport (KTKX) has two paved runways. Runway 02/20 is concrete, 5,000 feet long and 75 feet wide, making it the primary runway for larger business aircraft. Runway 18/36 is asphalt, 3,012 feet long and also 75 feet wide. Both runways are paved, giving operators a choice depending on wind conditions and aircraft performance needs. The 5,000-foot length on 02/20 is the longest surface at the field.
Is fuel available at KTKX?
Kennett Memorial Airport (KTKX) offers both 100LL avgas and Jet A fuel on the field. This dual availability supports both piston and turbine business aircraft operating through the airport. Fuel service aligns with the field's published attendance schedule, which runs Monday through Saturday from 0800 to 1700 and Sunday from 1300 to 1700. Operators arriving outside these windows should plan fuel needs accordingly, since the airport is not staffed around the clock.
Does KTKX have customs clearance on site?
Kennett Memorial Airport (KTKX) does not have customs clearance on site. The nearest customs facility is at Memphis International Airport (KMEM), located approximately 71 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs processing for international arrivals need to route through KMEM or another customs-equipped airport before or after a stop at KTKX. This distance should factor into fuel and routing plans for any international itinerary touching Kennett.
What is the runway lighting setup at KTKX?
Kennett Memorial Airport (KTKX) has medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) on both Runway 18/36 and Runway 02/20, operating at low intensity from dusk until 0300. Pilots can increase intensity and activate MIRL on both runways plus REIL on Runway 02 from 2300 until dawn using the CTAF. PAPI is installed on both Runway 02 and Runway 20 and operates continuously, 24 hours a day. This setup gives arriving traffic visual glideslope guidance at any hour, independent of the runway lighting schedule.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KTKX?
Business aviation traffic at Kennett Memorial Airport (KTKX) peaks in October, with 81 operations recorded, followed by November at 72 operations, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. The quietest month is January, with 30 operations. This fall concentration stands out against the more moderate activity seen through the summer months. Dispatchers planning trips into KTKX during October and November should expect the airport's busiest traffic period of the year.