Rogers Executive - Carter Field (KROG), Arkansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Rogers Executive - Carter Field (KROG) is a towered public airport serving Rogers, Arkansas, roughly 63 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field supports a single asphalt runway long enough for a broad range of business aircraft, and it handles a business aviation-heavy traffic mix of nearly 10,150 annual operations according to FAA TFMSC data. Onsite CBP inspection services and a USDA compliance agreement give it customs capability without requiring a diversion to another port of entry.
Runways
Rogers Executive - Carter Field has one paved runway, 02/20, 6,011 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Rogers Executive - Carter Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Rogers Executive - Carter Field has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals. A USDA compliance agreement is in place.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Rogers Executive - Carter Field recorded 8,895 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at KROG concentrates in the warmer months, peaking in September and dipping to its lowest point in February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 891 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 4.9 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Rogers Executive - Carter Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
For clearance delivery when unable via frequency, contact Razorback Approach; when approach is closed, contact Memphis ARTCC.
When the control tower is closed, pilots can activate high-intensity runway lights on runway 02/20, REIL on runway 02, taxiway lights, MALSR on runway 20, and PAPI on runways 02 and 20 via CTAF.
Runway 20 is designated the calm wind runway.
Bird activity is reported on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Deer and coyote are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
ARFF is available upon request.
A fee is charged for fuel dispensed after hours.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Rogers Executive - Carter Field has five airfields within 22 NM. The closest is Bentonville Municipal / Louise M Thaden Field (KVBT), 5.69 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KROG for international arrivals?
Rogers Executive - Carter Field has CBP inspection services available onsite, along with a USDA compliance agreement. This allows crews to clear customs directly at KROG rather than diverting to a nearby port of entry. Coordination ahead of arrival remains standard practice for any international flight. The airport's tower and staffed hours support this service during published attendance periods. Dispatchers planning international legs into Rogers, Arkansas should confirm current CBP procedures before filing.
What fuel types are available at Rogers Executive - Carter Field?
Rogers Executive - Carter Field, identified by the code KROG, stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. A fee applies for fuel dispensed after normal hours, per airport remarks. The field is towered and follows a published attendance schedule covering weekdays and weekends. Jet operators should plan fuel purchases within staffed hours when possible to avoid the after-hours surcharge. Confirming fuel availability directly with the field remains good practice ahead of arrival.
What is the runway configuration at KROG?
KROG operates a single paved runway, 02/20, measuring 6,011 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. Runway 20 is designated the calm wind runway. When the control tower is closed, pilots can activate high-intensity runway lights on 02/20, REIL on runway 02, taxiway lights, MALSR on runway 20, and PAPI on both ends via CTAF. This single-runway layout means wind conditions largely dictate the active runway choice at Rogers Executive - Carter Field.
How busy is Rogers Executive - Carter Field, and does traffic vary by season?
Rogers Executive - Carter Field recorded 10,149 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 8,895 of those business aviation operations. Traffic concentrates in warmer months, with September posting the highest business aviation count at 891 operations. February shows the lowest monthly figure at 582 operations. This pattern reflects a clear seasonal concentration rather than flat year-round activity. Dispatchers should anticipate higher ramp and airspace demand in the fall months relative to late winter.
What wildlife hazards should crews expect at KROG?
Rogers Executive - Carter Field reports bird activity both on the airport and in its vicinity. Deer and coyote are also noted on and in the vicinity of the airport, per published remarks. Crews operating into Rogers Executive - Carter Field should factor wildlife hazards into approach and taxi planning, particularly during low-light hours. These are standing cautions rather than time-limited notices. No specific mitigation program beyond ARFF availability upon request is indicated in the airport's operational remarks.