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General aviation gateway serving rural south-central Florida.
Location
Okeechobee, United States
Okeechobee County Airport (OBE/KOBE) is a public-use general aviation airport located in Okeechobee, Florida, serving Okeechobee County in the south-central part of the state. The airport is owned and operated by Okeechobee County and primarily supports private, charter, and agricultural aviation operations in the region.
The airport sits near Lake Okeechobee, the largest freshwater lake in Florida, and serves as a base for agricultural and emergency services flights common to the surrounding rural area. It does not currently support scheduled commercial airline service.
Terminals
The airport has no commercial passenger terminal; facilities are limited to a general aviation terminal and fixed-base operator (FBO) services.
Getting to & from
Ground access to the airport is primarily by private vehicle, as the airport is located on the outskirts of Okeechobee city with limited public transit options.
Airlines here
No commercial airlines operate scheduled service at Okeechobee County Airport.
Notable facts
- ›The airport has two paved runways supporting a range of general aviation aircraft.
- ›It is located approximately 1.5 miles northwest of the city center of Okeechobee.
- ›Agricultural aviation, including crop-dusting operations, is a significant use of the airport.
- ›The airport sits at an elevation of approximately 34 feet above mean sea level.
- ›It serves as a local base for emergency and law enforcement aviation operations in the county.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
