Why go
- City in Missouri, United States.
- Served by Ozark Regional Airport (WMH).
History
Branson is a resort city in the U.S. state of Missouri. Most of the city is situated in Taney County, with a small portion in the west extending into Stone County. Branson is in the Ozark Mountains. The community was named after Reuben Branson, postmaster and operator of a general store in the area in the 1880s. The population was 12,638 at the 2020 census, which constitutes nearly one fourth of the Taney County population.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 4 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-300) · 3 routes: Chicago, Dallas, Houston
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- SeaPort Airlines K5 (CNC) · 2 routes: Kansas City, Memphis
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ozark Regional Airport (WMH); 22 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BKG has direct flights to 4 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston). By water: 1 ferry terminal within 12 mi (nearest: Showboat Branson Belle, 5 mi).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Branson, Missouri. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.