Okeechobee County Airport (KOBE), Florida
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Okeechobee County Airport (KOBE) is a public-use, non-towered field in south-central Florida, roughly 41 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The airport recorded 3,088 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, of which 1,065 were business aviation movements. Two paved asphalt runways serve traffic, the longer at 5,000 feet, and fuel service includes both 100LL and Jet A. Customs clearance is not available onsite; the nearest facility is KFPR, about 29 nautical miles distant.
Runways
Okeechobee County Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 5,000 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Okeechobee County Airport has Jet A, 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
Okeechobee County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Treasure Coast International (KFPR), 29 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Okeechobee County Airport recorded 1,065 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and December. Business aviation traffic at KOBE is concentrated in the winter months, with December and March each posting the year's highest monthly counts and summer months running well below that level.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 136 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Okeechobee County Airport averages 23.3 days above 90°F in August and 1.3 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.0°F, and January the coldest, at 74.4°F.
Weather station is 7.0 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Okeechobee County Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
REIL (runway end identifier lights) for Runway 05 and 23, and MIRL (medium intensity runway lights) for Runway 05/23, are pilot-activated via CTAF.
A 5-foot fence is located 200 feet from the runway end and 215 feet left of centerline.
This is the calm wind runway.
A cataloged obstruction exceeds a 45-degree slope from the runway end.
PCR VALUE: 218/F/A/X/T.
PCR VALUE: 192/F/A/X/T.
Apron PCR VALUE: 203/F/A/X/T.
Taxiway A PCR VALUE: 378/F/A/X/T.
Contact the FBO for further information.
Non-powered flight within the traffic pattern is not authorized.
Takeoff and landing on the grass surface is at the pilot's own risk.
For clearance delivery, contact Miami ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Okeechobee County Airport has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Brady Ranch, 14.80 NM southeast.
Part of the Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KOBE
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Frequently asked questions
Is there fuel available at KOBE?
Okeechobee County Airport stocks 100LL and Jet A, listed in the data as A and A+ grades. The field is non-towered and operates on a published attendance schedule of 0800 to 1700 daily. Dispatchers should plan fuel uplift around those attended hours since no continuous self-service coverage is indicated in the data. Both grades support a mix of piston and turbine business traffic using the airport. KOBE's runway length of 5,000 feet on Runway 05/23 accommodates most business aircraft drawing on this fuel supply.
Does KOBE have on-airport customs clearance?
Okeechobee County Airport (KOBE) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is KFPR, located approximately 29 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to route their clearance through that facility rather than expecting service at KOBE itself. This distance should factor into routing and timing decisions for any flight requiring customs processing. Local ground handling at KOBE does not include a customs option regardless of aircraft type.
What runways are available at Okeechobee County Airport?
Okeechobee County Airport offers two paved asphalt runways. Runway 05/23 is the longer strip at 5,000 feet by 100 feet wide, and it is also designated as the calm wind runway. Runway 14/32 measures 4,001 feet by 75 feet wide. Both runways are paved asphalt surfaces suitable for business aircraft operations. Pilots should note that Runway 05/23's greater length and width make it the primary option for larger turbine equipment operating at KOBE.
Are there any obstructions to be aware of at KOBE?
Okeechobee County Airport has documented obstructions near its runway environment. A 5-foot fence sits 200 feet from a runway end and 215 feet to the left of centerline, according to the close-in obstruction remark. Separately, a cataloged obstruction is noted as exceeding a 45-degree slope from a runway end. Crews should account for these charted obstacles during approach and departure planning at KOBE. No additional obstruction detail beyond these two items is recorded in the current data.
When does business aviation traffic peak at KOBE?
Business aviation traffic at Okeechobee County Airport, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, is concentrated in the winter months. December and March each recorded 136 operations, the highest monthly counts of the year, with February, November, and October also showing elevated activity above 100 operations. Summer months, particularly June through August, show markedly lower volumes, with June at just 44 operations. Total annual business aviation operations at KOBE reached 1,065 against 3,088 total annual operations. Dispatchers scheduling winter-season trips into KOBE should expect the airport to be busier relative to the rest of the year.