Hot Springs, Arkansas

Private charter · Hot Springs, AR

Private charter to & from Hot Springs

Fly private to Hot Springs for historic bathhouses, thoroughbred racing at Oaklawn and lake weekends in the Ouachitas

  • HOT
  • KADF
  • KM78
  • K7M3

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Hot Springs grew up around thermal water flowing from the side of Hot Springs Mountain, and for decades it was one of the country’s great spa towns, attracting presidents, ballplayers and gangsters alike. Today Bathhouse Row is the heart of Hot Springs National Park, and two of its historic bathhouses still offer traditional thermal baths. The city’s economy centers on tourism, healthcare and retirees, with the thoroughbred racing and gaming at Oaklawn, the lakes of the Ouachita Mountains and boyhood ties to Bill Clinton all drawing visitors.

The drive from Little Rock takes about an hour, but from Dallas, Memphis or Kansas City it consumes most of a day. Hot Springs Memorial Field Airport sits just southwest of town, close to Lake Hamilton’s vacation homes and the downtown historic district, so you can fly in for a racing weekend, a spa getaway or a few days at a lake house. The national park, Garvan Woodland Gardens and the clear water of Lake Ouachita are all within easy reach.

Airports

Charter to and from Hot Springs airports

Fly into whichever airport puts you closest to where you're going. Littlebird flies to and from these airports in and around Hot Springs, and the price is for the whole airplane, however many seats you fill.

  • HOT

    Commercial airport

    Memorial Field Airport

    Hot Springs · KHOT

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    6,595 ft

  • KADF

    Regional airport

    Dexter B Florence Memorial Field

    Arkadelphia

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • KM78

    Regional airport

    Malvern Municipal Airport

    Malvern

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    3,188 ft

  • K7M3

    Regional airport

    Mount Ida-Bearce Airport

    Mount Ida

    From downtown
    27 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

Top attractions

Things to do in Hot Springs

When to go. The Oaklawn live racing season, from winter through early May, is the city’s busiest time, peaking around the Arkansas Derby in spring. Spring also brings tulips at Garvan Woodland Gardens, and fall offers mild weather and color in the Ouachitas. Summer is hot and humid but perfect for lake days on Hamilton and Ouachita. December brings holiday lights at Garvan and the national park.

  1. 01

    Bathhouse Row

    Eight historic bathhouses line Central Avenue in Hot Springs National Park; the Buckstaff offers traditional baths, the Fordyce is a visitor center, and the Superior is a brewery.

  2. 02

    Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort

    Oaklawn’s live thoroughbred meet, culminating in the Arkansas Derby, runs through winter and spring, with a casino, hotel and spa open all year.

  3. 03

    Garvan Woodland Gardens

    The University of Arkansas’s botanical garden on Lake Hamilton features tulip displays, a Japanese garden and the striking glass-and-wood Anthony Chapel.

  4. 04

    Lake Ouachita

    Arkansas’s largest lake is known for clear water, wooded islands, scuba diving, fishing and boating, with marinas and campgrounds along its shores.

  5. 05

    Hot Springs Mountain Tower

    Rising above the national park, this 216-foot observation tower offers panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains and the city below.

  6. 06

    Gangster Museum of America

    This Central Avenue museum tells the story of Hot Springs as a resort for mobsters such as Al Capone and Owney Madden during the Prohibition era.

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Flying private in Hot Springs

Which airports can I charter a private flight to or from in Hot Springs?

Littlebird flies in and out of Memorial Field Airport (HOT), Dexter B Florence Memorial Field (KADF), Malvern Municipal Airport (KM78), and Mount Ida-Bearce Airport (K7M3). Choose the one closest to where you're going; smaller regional airports usually mean a shorter walk from the car to the airplane.

How do I book a private charter from Hot Springs?

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How many passengers can fly on a charter from Hot Springs?

Up to 5 passengers, depending on the aircraft. You pay one price for the whole airplane, not per seat, so traveling together lowers the cost per person.

What are popular private flights from Hot Springs?

Popular trips include Jackson (about 1 hr 20 min), Oklahoma City (about 1 hr 30 min), St. Louis (about 1 hr 55 min), and Houston (about 2 hr 5 min). Every route is priced instantly online.

Is private charter in Hot Springs, AR safe?

Littlebird flights are operated under FAA Part 135 by Jetvia, in Cirrus aircraft that each carry a parachute for the entire airframe (CAPS).

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