South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (KELD)
Medium airport · El Dorado, Arkansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KELD |
| IATA | ELD |
| Elevation | 277 ft (84 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 33°13'16" W 92°48'48" 33.22100, -92.81330 |
| Location | El Dorado, Arkansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 6,601 ft (2012 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field at a glance
South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field is a medium airport in El Dorado, Arkansas, United States, known to airline systems as ELD. The field elevation of 277 ft (84 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KELD 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, 04/22, offers 6,601 ft (2012 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 04 points roughly 40° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KELD 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 South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe Regional Airport | KMLU | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Monticello Municipal Ellis Field | KLLQ | 109 km (59 NM) |
| Texarkana Regional Airport (Webb Field) | KTXK | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Barksdale Air Force Base | KBAD | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Shreveport Regional Airport | KSHV | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 277 ft field elevation of South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field 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 South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
What is the ICAO code of South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field?
The ICAO identifier of South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field is KELD, and its IATA code is ELD. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field above sea level?
South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field sits at an elevation of 277 feet (84 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field located?
The airport lies at 33.2210, -92.8133 — in El Dorado, Arkansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Monroe Regional Airport, about 107 km away.
Does KELD publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KELD 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 South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field?
South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field has one runway. The longest, 04/22, measures 6,601 ft (2012 m) with a ASP surface.