Boone County Regional Airport – HRO Airport
Boone County Airport, also known as Boone County Regional Airport, is a public airport owned by Boone County. It is located in Boone County, Arkansas but also serves nearby areas like Branson in Missouri. The airport is used mostly a general aviation facility but it is served by one commercial airline thanks to the Essential Air Service program of the country.
Best Time to Visit
HRO Airport is categorized as a national or regional airport according to the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. As of July 2018, the airport handled 5,110 departing passengers and on 2016 the airport had a record of 10,750 aircraft operations. The airport occupies a land covering 425 acres and has one runway with an asphalt surface. The Southern Airways Express offers commercial service to the airport with destinations to Dallas/Fort Worth and Memphis. Aside from Branson, the airport also serves other areas including Hollister and Kissee Mills.
What to Do & Area Attractions
The Holiday Inn Express & Suite Harrison is 5 minutes away from Boone County Regional Airport. It is a traditional hotel with spacious and clean rooms plus an indoor pool. Closer to the airport is the Quality Inn Harrison, situated only 4 minutes drive away. It is a budget hotel with basic rooms and amenities. Only 6 minutes away is the Hampton Inn Harrison. It is a basic hotel but offers light and airy rooms for travelers wishing to stay the night or longer.
Another airport located nearby is the Branson Airport (BKG), which is less than 40-minutes drive away from HRO.
