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.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Arkansas National Airport
What is KXNA airport?+
KXNA is the ICAO code for Northwest Arkansas National Airport (IATA XNA), located in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, AR.
What does XNA stand for?+
XNA is the IATA code for Northwest Arkansas National Airport (ICAO KXNA) in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, AR.
Where is Northwest Arkansas National Airport?+
Northwest Arkansas National Airport is located in Fayetteville/Springdale/Rogers, AR.
Does Northwest Arkansas National Airport have commercial airline service?+
Yes — Northwest Arkansas National Airport is served by scheduled airlines in addition to private aviation traffic.
How long is the runway at Northwest Arkansas National Airport?+
The longest runway at Northwest Arkansas National Airport measures 8,801 ft (2,683 m).
What is the elevation of Northwest Arkansas National Airport?+
Northwest Arkansas National Airport sits at 1,287 ft above sea level.
What timezone is Northwest Arkansas National Airport in?+
Northwest Arkansas National Airport operates on America/Chicago.
How many private-jet empty legs are available at Northwest Arkansas National Airport?+
SkyAccess currently tracks 54 departing and 53 arriving private-jet empty legs at Northwest Arkansas National Airport over the next six months. Browse and book each leg with a free account.