Northwest Arkansas National Airport

Northwest Arkansas National Airport (KXNA) sits 14 miles north of Bentonville, Arkansas, near Highfill. The field handles modest commercial service (American, Delta, United, Allegiant, JetBlue) and a substantial flow of business aviation, particularly because of Walmart — Walmart's HQ is in Bentonville and the company runs one of the largest US corporate flight departments. Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt also drive significant corporate aviation activity in Northwest Arkansas. The single runway 16/34 is 8,800 feet — comfortable for ultra-long-range jets at MTOW. Two FBOs (Atlantic Aviation and Summit Aviation) handle business movements. Field elevation is 1,287 feet, no density-altitude concerns. The dominant operational considerations are Mid-South severe-weather season, winter ice events, and the surrounding Ozark Mountains that add approach complexity in low visibility. The Walmart annual shareholders meeting in early June is a structural peak event window. Ground time to Walmart HQ in Bentonville is 30 minutes; downtown Fayetteville (UofA) is 30; the Crystal Bridges Museum is 25.