Drake Field

FYV KFYV Fayetteville, Arkansas Elevation: 1,251 ft

Drake Field serves Fayetteville, Arkansas, home of the University of Arkansas and the Walmart-driven Northwest Arkansas economy. FYV offers a 5,012-foot runway accommodating most mid-size jets. For larger aircraft, Northwest Arkansas Regional (XNA) 25 miles north in Highfill has a 8,800-foot runway and handles most heavy jets.

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Transworld Jets Insider Tip

Fayetteville is part of the booming Northwest Arkansas region, home to Walmart (Bentonville), Tyson Foods (Springdale), and J.B. Hunt Transport (Lowell). University of Arkansas Razorbacks football and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art (in Bentonville) are major draws. For heavy jets, use XNA instead of Drake Field.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy jets land at Fayetteville?

Drake Field's 5,012-foot runway limits operations to most mid-size jets. For heavy jets, Northwest Arkansas Regional (XNA) 25 miles north has a 8,800-foot runway.

How close is FYV to the University of Arkansas?

Drake Field is approximately 3 miles from the University of Arkansas campus and Razorback Stadium.

What about Walmart and Crystal Bridges?

Walmart HQ in Bentonville and the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art are approximately 30 miles north. Northwest Arkansas Regional (XNA) is the preferred airport for Bentonville.