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Branson, Missouri Airports & Shuttle Services

Branson, Missouri is serviced by both a national airport and local airport. Within minutes of landing you can be right in the heart of Branson, relaxing your cares away and having lots of fun in the process.

Springfield/Branson National Airport
When every minute counts, make the most of your time and land within minutes of your destination. Springfield/Branson Regional Airport is located in Springfield, Missouri with connections from hundreds of domestic and international cities. Convenient interstate access puts you in Branson in less than an hour. As a regional hub, the airport provides all the services you expect in their modern terminal.

Web site: http://www.sgf-branson-airport.com

Springfield/Branson Airport is serviced by the following carriers: Allegiant Air American Airlines Delta Connection Northwest Airlines United Express

Car Rental Agencies In Springfield:
Service is available via courtesy phones located in Baggage Claim.

In Branson:
A-1 Auto Rental: 1-417-338-4446; Avis - College of the Ozarks Airport: 417-334-4945; Enterprise: 417-336-2000

Ground Transportation - Shuttles, Limos & Taxis
There are several shuttle services and taxis that transport passengers to and from Branson and Springfield-Branson Regional Airport.

Private Aviation
The General Aviation staff at 2801 N. General Aviation Ave., Springfield, MO 65803-9573 is on hand from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fueling is available 24 hours a day. For details call 417.869.1990.

Driving Directions from the airport to Branson
Drive East on West Kearney Street from the airport. Turn left at the first stoplight which is the West Bypass (US-160.) Immediately take the I-44 exit going East. Travel Northeast on I-44 for 6.8 miles to Exit US-65 South to Branson. Drive South on US-65 to Branson for about 42.5 miles and take the Branson exit of your choice.

Motorcoach Tours
Imagine your tour group stepping off the plane and onto their motor coach…without long walks, hassles, or going outside in inclement weather. What could be easier than to arrive with your group and have your checked luggage whisked away directly to the motor coach, bypassing the wait at the baggage carousels. The seamless indoor transfer of passengers and baggage from the aircraft to the motor coach is now available at Springfield, just 30 minutes from Branson and the heart of the Ozarks! Just think: less time in airports, more time for fun!

The motorcoach area is an extension of the main terminal. It has an indoor parking facility for coaches, and a comfortable waiting area for passengers. Skycap service allows for easy transfer of luggage. Be sure to advise the airport when you are coming and the number of people in your group.

The Taney County Airport (formerly the Graham Clark Airport)
Located 1 mile south of Branson at the College of the Ozarks, the Taney County Airport can take care of all of your corporate and private plane needs. Their full service terminal, newly expanded runway, plane parking and hangers offer all the private plane owner needs and wants when you arrive in Branson. The airport is just minutes away from "The Strip" and all the fun and excitement of Branson. Car rental is available at the airport. Aircraft fuel is also available on site. For detailed information you can reach them at 417-332-1848.

FAA Identifier: PLK
Available Approaches: NDB, RNAV, & GPS
Latitude: 36-37.701333N
Longitude: 093-14.066000W
Lights: Dusk to dawn
Wind Indicator: Lighted

Other services available at the Taney County airports are:

Branson Aircraft Repair - Serving your light aircraft maintenance
Wings of the Ozarks - Aircraft rentals, training, aerial and scenic tours
Eagle Riders Motorcycle Rentals - rentals and tours
Ozark Mountain Helicopters - rides and tours

Boone County Municipal Airport
Located in Harrison, Arkansas, the airport is just 35 miles south of Branson. It serves general aviation, corporate jets and has commercial flights through Mesa Airlines with scheduled Airline Service to St. Louis, Kansas City and Dallas/Ft. Worth. The airport has taxis, courtesy cars, and rental cars for your convenience.

FAA Identifier: KHRO
Available approaches: GPS, VOR, and NDB
Latitude: N 36° 15' 41.474"
Longitude: W 93° 09' 17.021"

Large aircraft parking areas for private planes, aircraft maintenance is available and competitive fuel prices (Jet A and 100LL). For more details contact the Regional Jet Center: 870-741-4510.

Branson Regional Airport - Coming May 2009!
The new Branson Regional Airport is now under construction within the Branson Creek development in Branson, Missouri with the airport scheduled to open in May, 2009 in time for the Branson spring/summer tourism season. It will be approximately 8 miles south of the center of Branson. The airport will accommodate all types of commercial aircraft (except wide-bodies like 747's), enabling non-stop and direct air service from anywhere in the continental United States.

The airfield is planned to consist of a single 7,140 foot long, 150 foot wide runway. The terminal facility will be approximately 45,000 square feet of floor space and 6,000 square feet of canopy covered area. When completed, the Airport will have complete auto rental and ground transportation capabilities. The Airport is the first privately financed and operated commercial airport in the United States.

Next year thousands of excited vacationers will begin the descent into Branson Regional Airport - an airport designed to meet the needs of the growing Branson, Missouri.

The airport site is located on a ridge system east of Highway 65 and just north of the Missouri-Arkansas state line, just minutes from the Branson entertainment district and the lakes. The airport will include an all-weather runway, state-of-the art passenger terminal building, air traffic control tower, and other safety and security features typical of an airport certified to handle commercial airline service.