Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (KLAW), Oklahoma
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (KLAW) is a towered Public airport in Lawton, Oklahoma, serving the Fort Sill area with a single long concrete runway suited to a range of business aircraft. FAA TFMSC data for 2025 shows 895 business aviation operations against a total annual count of 6,500, placing this field in Skystar's tier 1 category for documentation depth. There is no customs facility onsite, and the nearest customs airport is KOKC, roughly 63.77 nm away.
Runways
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional has one paved runway, 17/35, 8,599 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Okc Will Rogers International (KOKC), 64 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional recorded 895 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at KLAW peaks in December and July, with December's 107 operations well above the monthly average recorded across 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 107 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional averages 27.4 days above 90°F in July and 23.4 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 97.2°F, and January the coldest, at 53.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional has published operating constraints in five categories: access, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
When the control tower is closed, aircraft rescue and firefighting service is available through Fort Sill Approach.
The control tower controls all runway and taxiway lighting when open. When the tower is closed, MALSR serves runway 35, REIL serves runway 17, and HIRL serves runway 17/35. Taxiway lighting operates at medium intensity, adjustable via CTAF. The PAPI on runway 17 remains continuously on with variable intensity, adjustable via CTAF.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
PCR VALUE: 610/R/B/W/T
When the control tower is closed, contact Fort Worth ARTCC for clearance delivery.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional has five airfields within 39 NM. The closest is Henry Post Aaf (fort Sill) (KFSI), 4.98 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the runway at KLAW?
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (KLAW) has a single runway, 17/35, built of concrete and measuring 8,599 feet long by 150 feet wide. This length and surface support a wide range of business jet types without operational restriction on runway length alone. The airport's maximum paved surface length matches this runway at 8,599 feet, confirming it as the field's primary and only paved strip. Dispatchers planning larger cabin aircraft into KLAW can treat this as the defining runway for performance calculations.
Does KLAW have customs clearance onsite?
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (KLAW) does not have customs processing onsite. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KOKC, located approximately 63.77 nm away. Crews arriving from international origins should plan a stop at KOKC or another customs facility before or after a KLAW visit. This distance should be factored into routing and fuel planning for any flight requiring federal inspection services.
What happens to ARFF coverage at KLAW when the tower is closed?
When the air traffic control tower at Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (KLAW) is closed, aircraft rescue and firefighting service remains available through Fort Sill Approach. Pilots operating during non-towered hours should coordinate with Fort Sill Approach for both traffic advisories and ARFF availability. This arrangement means ARFF coverage does not lapse outright during tower-closed periods, but it is routed through a different facility than during towered hours. Crews should confirm this coordination procedure during flight planning if operating outside tower hours.
What lighting is available at KLAW when the tower is closed?
At Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (KLAW), runway and taxiway lighting is controlled by the tower when it is open. When the tower is closed, MALSR serves runway 35, REIL serves runway 17, and HIRL covers both ends of runway 17/35. Taxiway lighting operates at medium intensity, adjustable via CTAF. A PAPI on runway 17 remains continuously on with variable intensity also controlled through CTAF. Pilots arriving after tower hours should be prepared to key the mic on CTAF to adjust lighting intensity as needed.
What is the seasonal traffic pattern for business aviation at KLAW?
Business aviation traffic at Lawton-Fort Sill Regional (KLAW) shows clear peaks in December and July, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. December recorded 107 operations and July recorded 99, the two highest months of the year. The lowest month was October, with 46 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flexible trips into KLAW may find shoulder months like October and November offer comparatively lighter traffic.