Fly to Branson

Flying to Branson from anywhere in the United States has never been easier, with several nearby airports offering expanded commercial service. The newest is the Branson Airport, which opened in May 2009 and is providing low-cost flights to Branson on AirTran Airways, Frontier Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. Additionally, low-cost fares are available on Allegiant Air and other airlines flying into Springfield-Branson National Airport, just 50 miles north of Branson.

Branson Airport

Branson Airport is 10 miles south of the world-famous Branson Strip and has the capacity to handle more than 1 million enplanements annually. Families and groups flying to Branson have dining and auto-rental services on-site, as well as taxi and shuttle service into Branson. AirTran Airways, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines are providing flights to Branson from Atlanta, Denver and Minneapolis-St. Paul, hubs that connect Branson with most major U.S. cities, as well as international destinations. There also are non-stop regional flights to a number of destinations, including Orlando, Florida.

Springfield-Branson National Airport

Springfield-Branson National Airport opened its new 275,000 sq. ft., $117 million Midfield Terminal in 2009. The new terminal replaces the old facility on Kearney Street, which the community had outgrown. The new facility has 10 airline gates and room to add 50 more if needed. Accessibility has been improved as well: flyers can walk from their car to their airplane without climbing a single stair. Allegiant Air and American Airlines are among the carriers providing low-cost flights to the airport. Springfield-Branson National Airport is roughly 50 miles north of Branson.

Airports with Commercial Service

Branson Airport - BKG (10 miles from Branson)
www.flybranson.com
Airlines: AirTran, ExpressJet, Frontier, Sun Country

Boone County Regional Airport - HRO (32 miles)
www.boonecountyairport.com
Airline: SeaPort Airlines

Springfield/Branson National Airport - SGF (50 miles)
www.sgf-branson-airport.com
Airlines: American, Allegiant, Delta, Northwest, United

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport - XNA (101 miles)
www.nwara.com
Airlines: American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, US Airways, United

Commercial service also is available via a number of other airports in the region, including Kansas City, St. Louis, Tulsa and Little Rock.

General Aviation

Taney County Airport - PLK (Hollister, 1 mile from Branson)
www.taneycountyairport.com
3,739 ft runway

Emerson Field - Branson West
http://www.cityofbransonwest.com/airport/airportindexpage.shtml
est. 5,000 ft runway