Boone County Airport (KHRO)
Medium airport · Harrison, Arkansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Boone County Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KHRO |
| IATA | HRO |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 36°15'41" W 93°9'17" 36.26150, -93.15470 |
| Location | Harrison, Arkansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 6,161 ft (1878 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Boone County Airport at a glance
Boone County Airport is a medium airport in Harrison, Arkansas, United States, known to airline systems as HRO. The field elevation of 1,365 ft (416 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KHRO 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, 18/36, offers 6,161 ft (1878 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KHRO 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 Boone County Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Branson Airport | KBBG | 30 km (16 NM) |
| Ozark Regional Airport | KBPK | 62 km (33 NM) |
| Drake Field | KFYV | 96 km (52 NM) |
| Northwest Arkansas National Airport | KXNA | 103 km (56 NM) |
| Springfield Branson National Airport | KSGF | 111 km (60 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Boone County Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,365 ft field elevation of Boone County 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 Boone County Airport
What is the ICAO code of Boone County Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Boone County Airport is KHRO, and its IATA code is HRO. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Boone County Airport above sea level?
Boone County Airport sits at an elevation of 1,365 feet (416 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Boone County Airport located?
The airport lies at 36.2615, -93.1547 — in Harrison, Arkansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Branson Airport, about 30 km away.
Does KHRO publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KHRO 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 Boone County Airport?
Boone County Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,161 ft (1878 m) with a ASP surface.