Thompson-Robbins Airport Boosts Phillips County Business and MedEvac Access

Thompson-Robbins Airport serves Helena/Helena-West Helena and the surrounding Delta region as a multiuse general-aviation facility that supports commercial visitors, air ambulance and medical flights, agricultural aviation and private pilots. The airport’s configuration and services are sized to handle the region’s needs: a primary runway 18/36 at about 5,001 feet by 100 feet with asphalt grooving, and a secondary runway 9/27 at about 3,011 feet by 60 feet. Those dimensions accommodate most light business jets, turboprops and piston aircraft commonly used for local business travel and medevac operations.

Fuel and ground services are available on site, including 100LL and Jet-A, along with hangars, tiedowns and fixed-base operator services listed in local directories. A local heliport and medical landing facilities operate near the county hospital, providing critical links for emergency medical transport and shortening transfer times for acute care patients. Pilots are advised to check current FAA NOTAMs and AWOS/ATIS for conditions before arrival.

Public ownership by the City of Helena/Helena-West Helena places local control over airport management and planning. Airport manager and city contact information are maintained in FAA and airport directories, which simplifies coordination for business visitors, air operators and emergency services. That municipal ownership also factors into how the airport is positioned in economic pitches: Thompson-Robbins is frequently cited as a local infrastructure asset that helps attract small business travel, supports commercial agricultural operations and provides basing for flight training and recreational aviation.

For Phillips County residents, the airport’s role extends beyond convenience. Agricultural operators rely on aerial application services during key seasonal windows, while local employers and economic-development officials use the field to host visiting executives and site-selection teams. The presence of reliable fuel types and runway lengths for light business aircraft lowers friction for companies considering the region, and immediate availability of medevac-capable facilities strengthens emergency response capacity.

Looking ahead, maintaining and marketing these capabilities will be central to leveraging Thompson-Robbins for long-term economic growth. Investments that preserve runway condition, fueling infrastructure and hangar capacity can sustain the airport’s utility for business, agricultural and medical missions. For visitors and pilots planning travel, ground transportation and lodging coordination is available through the city’s economic development and visitor resources, underscoring the airport’s function as an integrated element of local infrastructure.