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City guide

El Dorado, Arkansas

El Dorado is a city in and the county seat of Union County, on the southern border of Arkansas, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population of the city is 17,755.

Type CityPopulation 17,755

Why go

  • City in Arkansas, United States.
  • Served by South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD).

History

El Dorado is a city in and the county seat of Union County, on the southern border of Arkansas, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population of the city is 17,755. El Dorado's population has an African American majority.

Airports

South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) 8.3 mi to the centre
El Dorado, AR, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (SeaPort Airlines) Β· direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Dallas, Hot Springs (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

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 β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Harrell Field (CDH) 28 mi to the centre
Camden, AR, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Magnolia Municipal Airport / Ralph C Weiser Field (AGO) 32 mi to the centre
Magnolia, AR, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Z M Jack Stell Field (CRT) 46 mi to the centre
Crossett, AR, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
El Dorado Downtown Airport-Stevens Field 1.9 mi to the centre
El Dorado, AR, US
Outdoor
Hampton Municipal Airport 24 mi to the centre
Hampton, AR, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ELD has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Dallas, Hot Springs).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for El Dorado, Arkansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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