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South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field

El Dorado, United States

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South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field

El Dorado, United States

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277 ft

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Regional gateway serving El Dorado and South Arkansas.

Location

El Dorado, United States

South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD/KELD) is a public-use airport located in El Dorado, Arkansas, serving the surrounding Union County region. It provides essential air access to an area historically significant for oil production and petrochemical industry. The airport offers general aviation services and has hosted limited commercial airline service over the years, though scheduled commercial service has been intermittent. It is owned by the city of El Dorado and plays a supporting role in regional economic connectivity. Goodwin Field handles a mix of general aviation, charter, and occasional commercial traffic, with facilities including a fixed-base operator (FBO) to support private and business aircraft operations.

Terminals

The airport has a modest single terminal facility suited to small regional and general aviation operations.

Getting to & from

Ground access to El Dorado city center is primarily by private vehicle or rental car, with no major public transit service to the airport.

Notable facts

›Named in part after Goodwin Field, reflecting local aviation heritage.
›Located in Union County, Arkansas, historically tied to the oil and gas industry.
›Serves as a general aviation reliever and business aviation hub for the El Dorado area.
›Has an elevation of approximately 277 feet above mean sea level.
›FAA designated airport ID is ELD with ICAO code KELD.

Wikipedia

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Gateway to South Arkansas where oil country meets open skies

South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field serves El Dorado, Arkansas, a city historically rooted in the oil boom of the early twentieth century. The airport supports regional connectivity for the surrounding communities of Union County and provides general aviation facilities alongside limited commercial service. Its modest but functional infrastructure reflects the working character of this South Arkansas hub.

Terminals

Main Terminal — A single small terminal handling passenger check-in, arrivals, and general aviation services for the El Dorado region.

Ground Transport

Rental cars available at or near the terminal
Taxi and rideshare services from local providers
Private vehicle pickup and drop-off

Nearby Hotels

Hampton Inn El Dorado
Holiday Inn Express El Dorado
Fairfield Inn & Suites El Dorado
Best Western Plus El Dorado Inn

Dining

Dining options within the terminal are limited given the airport's small scale, so travellers are advised to eat before arriving or upon reaching downtown El Dorado. The city itself offers a range of local restaurants and chain eateries within a short drive of Goodwin Field.

Traveller Tips

Confirm your flight details directly with the airline as schedules at small regional airports can change frequently.
Arrange a rental car in advance as on-site vehicle availability may be limited.
Arrive early as staff and services operate on a smaller scale than major commercial airports.
El Dorado's Murphy Arts District downtown is worth a visit if you have a layover or extended stay.

Official website

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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Aban Air

Wings of Alaska

SeaPort Airlines

Routes

ELD → HOTK5 · CNC

ELD → DALK5 · CNC

Aircraft operating here

CNC2 routes

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