Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR), Oklahoma
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR) serves Poteau, Oklahoma with a single paved runway and no control tower, handling a modest volume of business aviation traffic recorded by the FAA TFMSC in 2025. The field sits roughly 92 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, and customs clearance is not available onsite, with the closest customs facility located at KROG, about 85 nautical miles away. Attendance runs seven days a week from 0800 to 1700 local, and both 100LL and Jet A fuel are available.
Runways
Robert S Kerr Airport has one paved runway, 18/36, 4,007 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Robert S Kerr Airport 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
Robert S Kerr Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Rogers Executive - Carter Field (KROG), 85 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Robert S Kerr Airport recorded 348 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KRKR peaks in October and June, with the lowest activity recorded in February, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 49 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Robert S Kerr Airport averages 22.7 days above 90°F in July and 22.3 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.1°F, and January the coldest, at 50.5°F.
Weather station is 6.3 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Robert S Kerr Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Razorback Approach; when approach is closed, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Ultralight aircraft activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
ODALS for runway 18 and REIL for runway 36 are activated via CTAF. MIRL for runway 18/36 operates from sunset to sunrise, with intensity increased via CTAF.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Robert S Kerr Airport has five airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Fort Smith Regional (KFSM), 22.68 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KRKR
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KRKR offer for arriving traffic?
Robert S Kerr Airport has a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 4,007 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the longest paved surface at the field, matching the airport's max paved length figure. There is no parallel or crosswind runway, so wind conditions should be checked before planning an arrival.
Is customs clearance available at KRKR?
Customs clearance is not available onsite at Robert S Kerr Airport. The nearest customs facility is at KROG, located approximately 84.89 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs processing should plan to route through that facility rather than expecting service at KRKR itself.
What fuel is available at Robert S Kerr Airport?
Robert S Kerr Airport (KRKR) offers 100LL and Jet A fuel. Per airport remarks, fuel is available on a 24-hour basis through credit card self-service, which supports arrivals outside the posted attendance window of 0800 to 1700. This makes KRKR usable for fuel stops even when staff are not on site.
What are the operating hours at KRKR?
Robert S Kerr Airport is attended daily from 0800 to 1700 local time, seven days a week. Outside these hours the field remains uncontrolled, as it has no operating tower at any time. Pilots operating after hours should use CTAF procedures, including runway lighting activation as noted in airport remarks.