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Branson West Airport

ICAO FWB🇺🇸 Branson West
Coordinates
36.6985°N, 93.4022°W
Elevation
1,348 ft (411 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MO
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
0.3° E

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:42
Sunrise
06:11
Sunset
20:30
Civil dusk
20:59

About 14h 18m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Branson West Airport

Branson West Airport

Branson West Airport, also known as Branson West Municipal Airport, is a city-owned, public-use airport located two nautical miles west of the central business district of the City of Branson West, in Stone County, Missouri, United States. The airport is also known as Emerson Field, named for Robert Emerson, an aviator who relinquished the air rights of his nearby airfield so the Branson West airport could operate safely and obtain a federal grant.

Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
03 / 215,002 ft / 1,525 m75 ftConc-gLightedOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Branson West Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Branson West Airport located?

Branson West Airport is small airport located in Branson West, United States, at an elevation of 1,348 ft (411 m).

How many runways does Branson West Airport have?

Branson West Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 5,002 ft / 1,525 m.

What time zone is Branson West Airport in?

Branson West Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Branson West Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Branson West Airport is approximately 0.3° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Branson West Airport?

The nearest airport to Branson West Airport is Kimberling Airport (MO64), about 5.7 nm to the ssw, followed by Discovery Bay at Norwalk Landing Airport and M. Graham Clark Downtown Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Branson West Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.