Ozark Regional Airport (KBPK)
Medium airport · Mountain Home, Arkansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Ozark Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBPK |
| IATA | WMH |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°22'8" W 92°28'14" 36.36890, -92.47050 |
| Location | Mountain Home, Arkansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
Ozark Regional Airport at a glance
Ozark Regional Airport is a medium airport in Mountain Home, Arkansas, United States, known to airline systems as WMH. The field elevation of 928 ft (283 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBPK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 05/23, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 05 points roughly 50° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBPK 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 Ozark Regional 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 | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Branson Airport | KBBG | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Springfield Branson National Airport | KSGF | 127 km (69 NM) |
| Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field | KTBN | 155 km (84 NM) |
| Drake Field | KFYV | 158 km (85 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Ozark Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 928 ft field elevation of Ozark Regional 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 Ozark Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Ozark Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Ozark Regional Airport is KBPK, and its IATA code is WMH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Ozark Regional Airport above sea level?
Ozark Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 928 feet (283 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Ozark Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.3689, -92.4705 — in Mountain Home, Arkansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Boone County Airport, about 62 km away.
Does KBPK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBPK 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 Ozark Regional Airport?
Ozark Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 05/23, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.