Okmulgee Regional / Paul and Betty Abbott Field (KOKM), Oklahoma
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Okmulgee Regional / Paul and Betty Abbott Field sits in northeastern Oklahoma, about 30 nautical miles south of the Tulsa metro area, and serves as a single-runway option for business aviation operators working that corridor. The field is non-towered, and the attendance schedule runs Monday through Saturday, so operators arriving outside those hours or on Sunday should plan accordingly. Customs is not available onsite; the nearest customs airport of entry is KTUL, roughly 32 nautical miles away.
Runways
Okmulgee Regional / Paul and Betty Abbott Field has one paved runway, 18/36, 5,150 ft long and 101 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Okmulgee Regional / Paul and Betty Abbott Field has 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
Okmulgee Regional / Paul and Betty Abbott Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Tulsa International (KTUL), 32 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Okmulgee Regional / Paul and Betty Abbott Field recorded 103 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at KOKM is concentrated toward the middle and end of the year, with August and December showing the highest monthly counts and May and March the lowest.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 17 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Okmulgee Regional / Paul and Betty Abbott Field averages 23.5 days above 90°F in July and 23.8 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.9°F, and January the coldest, at 49.6°F.
Weather station is 4.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Okmulgee Regional / Paul and Betty Abbott Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Tulsa Approach/Departure Control.
The MALSR on Runway 18 can be activated and its intensity increased via CTAF. The PAPI on Runway 18 and Runway 36 operates continuously. The MIRL on Runway 18/36 operates from sunset to sunrise, with intensity adjustable via CTAF.
Flocks of migratory birds and deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Fuel is available through a 24-hour automated credit card system.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Okmulgee Regional / Paul and Betty Abbott Field has five airfields within 33 NM. The closest is Tulsa Riverside (KRVS), 22.37 NM north.
Part of the Tulsa area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KOKM
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KOKM offer for business aviation arrivals?
Okmulgee Regional / Paul and Betty Abbott Field (KOKM) has a single runway, 18/36, measuring 5,150 feet long and 101 feet wide with a concrete surface. That length accommodates most light and midsize business jets under normal conditions. The runway also carries the airport's maximum paved length rating of 5,150 feet, meaning it is the only paved surface available at the field.
Is fuel available at KOKM and how is it dispensed?
Okmulgee Regional (KOKM) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, along with an A+ fuel type. Fuel is available through a 24-hour automated credit card system, so operators are not limited to the field's staffed attendance hours. This setup allows for after-hours fueling without requiring on-site personnel to be present.
How does KOKM handle customs and international arrivals?
Okmulgee Regional / Paul and Betty Abbott Field does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs airport of entry is Tulsa International (KTUL), located approximately 32 nautical miles away. Operators planning an international arrival into KOKM should route their customs clearance through KTUL before or in coordination with their final leg.
What wildlife or lighting considerations apply when operating at KOKM?
Okmulgee Regional (KOKM) reports migratory bird flocks and deer both on and in the vicinity of the airport, a factor operators should weigh during approach and departure. Lighting includes a MALSR on Runway 18 that can be activated and intensity-increased via CTAF, PAPI on both Runway 18 and 36 that stays on continuously, and MIRL on Runway 18/36 that operates from sunset to sunrise with CTAF-controlled intensity.