Memorial Field Airport

HOT KHOT Hot Springs, Arkansas Elevation: 540 ft

Memorial Field Airport serves Hot Springs, Arkansas, a unique city with an entire national park within city limits. HOT offers a 6,597-foot runway accommodating most heavy jets with proper weight planning. The airport serves Hot Springs National Park (the oldest federal reserve in the US, predating Yellowstone), Bathhouse Row, Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort, and the historic gangster heritage of the 1920s-1940s.

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Transworld Jets Insider Tip

Hot Springs is the only city in America with an entire national park within its city limits. Bathhouse Row's Art Deco buildings and the therapeutic thermal springs have drawn visitors since the 1800s, including presidents, gangsters (Al Capone was a regular), and baseball legends (spring training was held here for decades). Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort draws horse racing and gaming traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can heavy jets land at Hot Springs?

Yes. Memorial Field's 6,597-foot runway accommodates most heavy jets with proper weight planning.

What makes Hot Springs unique?

Hot Springs is the only US city with a national park within its city limits. Hot Springs National Park protects 47 thermal springs and the historic Bathhouse Row, with water emerging at 143 degrees F.

What is Oaklawn?

Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort combines thoroughbred horse racing (since 1905) with a full casino, making it one of Arkansas' most popular entertainment destinations.