Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport (KLAW)
Medium airport · Lawton, Oklahoma, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLAW |
| IATA | LAW |
| Elevation | 1,110 ft (338 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°34'4" W 98°24'60" 34.56770, -98.41660 |
| Location | Lawton, Oklahoma, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 8,599 ft (2621 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport at a glance
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport is a medium airport in Lawton, Oklahoma, United States, known to airline systems as LAW. The field elevation of 1,110 ft (338 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLAW 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, 17/35, offers 8,599 ft (2621 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KLAW 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 Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Post Army Air Field | KFSI | 9 km (5 NM) |
| Wichita Falls Municipal Airport / Sheppard Air Force Base | KSPS | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Hobart Regional Airport | KHBR | 75 km (41 NM) |
| Altus Air Force Base | KLTS | 79 km (43 NM) |
| OKC Will Rogers World Airport | KOKC | 118 km (64 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,110 ft field elevation of Lawton Fort Sill 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 Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport is KLAW, and its IATA code is LAW. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport above sea level?
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,110 feet (338 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.5677, -98.4166 — in Lawton, Oklahoma, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Henry Post Army Air Field, about 9 km away.
Does KLAW publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLAW 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 Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport?
Lawton Fort Sill Regional Airport has one runway. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,599 ft (2621 m) with a CON surface.