Branson Airport (KBBG)
Medium airport · Branson, Missouri, United States
Airport data
| Name | Branson Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBBG |
| IATA | BKG |
| Elevation | 1,302 ft (397 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°31'55" W 93°12'2" 36.53208, -93.20054 |
| Location | Branson, Missouri, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 7,140 ft (2176 m) | 150 ft | CONC-G | Yes |
Branson Airport at a glance
Branson Airport is a medium airport in Branson, Missouri, United States, known to airline systems as BKG. The field elevation of 1,302 ft (397 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBBG are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
The single runway, 14/32, offers 7,140 ft (2176 m) of conc-g surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBBG shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Branson Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County Airport | KHRO | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Ozark Regional Airport | KBPK | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Springfield Branson National Airport | KSGF | 81 km (44 NM) |
| Northwest Arkansas National Airport | KXNA | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Drake Field | KFYV | 105 km (57 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Branson Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,302 ft field elevation of Branson Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Branson Airport
What is the ICAO code of Branson Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Branson Airport is KBBG, and its IATA code is BKG. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Branson Airport above sea level?
Branson Airport sits at an elevation of 1,302 feet (397 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Branson Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.5321, -93.2005 — in Branson, Missouri, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Boone County Airport, about 30 km away.
Does KBBG publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBBG appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Branson Airport?
Branson Airport has one runway. The longest, 14/32, measures 7,140 ft (2176 m) with a CONC-G surface.