Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KRKR / RKR
- Coordinates
- 35.0216, -94.6213
- Elevation
- 451 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MC ALESTER
- NOTAM facility
- RKR
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-1700
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1964/02
- Distance from city
- 2 S
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:35 AM | 10:35Z |
| Sunrise | 06:05 AM | 11:05Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT ODALS RWY 18; REIL RWY 36 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 18/36 - SS-SR; INCR INTST - CTAF. on 122.8 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (left) + ODALS · 36: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 187°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
4,007 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- 187° mag · 190° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- ODALS
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 54 ft, 1,831 ft from threshold, 99 ft L of centerline — 30:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 007° mag · 10° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 4,007 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 120.9 | RAZORBACK APP/DEP |
| AWOS | 120.625 | AWOS 3 |
| RDO | 122.6 | MC ALESTER RDO |
| UNIC | 122.8 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGO · Rich Mountain | VORTAC | 113.50 | r354° / 20.5 NM |
| FSM · Fort Smith | VORTAC | 110.40 | r211° / 27.9 NM |
Procedures at a glance
Approaches2
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A (additive)
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Instruction, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC RAZORBACK APCH 479-649-2416, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- ULTRALIGHT ACT ON & INVOF ARPT.
- ACTVT ODALS RWY 18; REIL RWY 36 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 18/36 - SS-SR; INCR INTST - CTAF.
- 918-647-7576.
- AVBL H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.
- FADED.
- FADED.
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Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KRKR in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About KRKR
Robert S Kerr Airport (RKR · KRKR) is an airport in Poteau, OK, at 451 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,007 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KRKR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KRKR have a control tower?
No. Robert S Kerr Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at KRKR?
Robert S Kerr Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,007 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KRKR?
Robert S Kerr Airport is in Poteau, OK, at an elevation of 451 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.0216, -94.6213.
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