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South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field

El Dorado, United States
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KELD
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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.
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Route map (2 destinations)

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Airlines serving this airport

Aban Air
K5
Wings of Alaska
K5
SeaPort Airlines
K5

Routes

ELD → DALK5 · CNC
ELD → HOTK5 · CNC

Aircraft operating here

CNC2 routes
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City & Place Guide

Oil boomtown charm meets Arkansas small-town hospitality

El Dorado, Arkansas is a small city of around 18,000 residents nestled in the southern part of the state near the Louisiana border. Known as the "Oil Capital of Arkansas," it experienced a dramatic boom in the 1920s after oil was discovered, leaving behind a legacy of ornate architecture and civic pride that still defines the downtown today.

In recent decades, El Dorado has reinvented itself as a regional arts and entertainment destination thanks to the El Dorado Promise scholarship program and the Murphy Arts District, which draws nationally touring musicians and performers to an unlikely corner of the Deep South.

  • •Murphy Arts District — live music venue and entertainment complex in a beautifully renovated downtown setting
  • •South Arkansas Arts Center — community gallery and performance space showcasing regional talent
  • •El Dorado Conference Center — historic venue reflecting the city's prosperous oil-era architecture
  • •South Arkansas Community College Planetarium — family-friendly science attraction with sky shows
  • •Rialto Theater — restored 1920s movie palace evoking the glamour of the oil boom era
  • •Oil Patch Heritage Museum — traces the discovery and history of Arkansas's oil industry

Getting around: El Dorado has no passenger rail service or significant public bus network, so a personal vehicle or rental car is essentially required to get around the city and surrounding area. Rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have limited availability, and local taxi services exist but are sparse, so planning ahead is strongly advised.

Best time: Spring (March through May) offers the most pleasant temperatures and lower humidity, making it the ideal time to explore El Dorado's outdoor spaces and downtown district.

Local food: Visitors should try classic Southern staples like fried catfish, smoked barbecue, and fresh-made biscuits with gravy at local diners and family-owned restaurants scattered around town.

This guide is provided for general information only. Verify details locally before making travel decisions.

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South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field
Encyclopaedia

South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field is nine miles west of El Dorado, in Union County, Arkansas, United States.

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