Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field
Pine Bluff, United States

Pine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider Field
Regional gateway serving Pine Bluff and southeast Arkansas.
- ›The airport is officially designated IATA code PBF and ICAO code KPBF.
- ›Pine Bluff Regional Airport operates two runways to accommodate general and business aviation.
- ›The airport does not currently host scheduled commercial passenger airline service.
- ›It is situated in Jefferson County, Arkansas, supporting the broader southeast Arkansas region.
- ›The field is named Grider Field, honoring a local aviation figure from the area's history.
Pine Bluff Regional Airport, officially known as Grider Field, is a small general aviation facility serving Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Named in honor of World War I aviator Majo John H. Grider, the airport has roots in the early twentieth century and serves as a regional hub for private, charter, and cargo operations. It plays a modest but steady role in connecting southeast Arkansas to the broader national aviation network.
- Main Terminal — A single small terminal building handling general aviation arrivals, departures, and limited administrative functions.
- Rental cars available on site or by arrangement
- Taxi and rideshare services from Pine Bluff
- Private vehicle pickup and drop-off
- Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Pine Bluff
- Comfort Inn & Suites Pine Bluff
- Holiday Inn Express Pine Bluff
- Best Western Pines Inn
Dining options inside the terminal are extremely limited given the airport's small scale. Travelers are advised to eat before arriving or head into Pine Bluff proper, where downtown offers Southern comfort food, local diners, and casual chain restaurants within a short drive.
- Confirm car rental availability well in advance, as on-site options are limited.
- Allow extra time if coordinating rideshare, as wait times can be longer in this small city.
- Pine Bluff is roughly 45 miles southeast of Little Rock if connecting to commercial flights.
- Fuel and maintenance services are available on the field for general aviation pilots.
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