Airport information
- FAA LID
- OL38
- Coordinates
- 35.0856, -94.5949
- Elevation
- 457 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- MC ALESTER
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/01
- Distance from city
- 2 NE
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 | 06:04 AM | 11:04Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from OL38
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,200 ft × 45 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- 172° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 352° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSM · Fort Smith | VORTAC | 110.40 | r214° / 24.1 NM |
| PGO · Rich Mountain | VORTAC | 113.50 | r358° / 24.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for OL38. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 859-396-6631
Nearby airports
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 OL38 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 OL38
Bratton Airport (OL38) is an airport in Poteau, OK, at 457 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for OL38, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does OL38 have a control tower?
No. Bratton Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at OL38?
Bratton Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is OL38?
Bratton Airport is in Poteau, OK, at an elevation of 457 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.0856, -94.5949.
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