Why go
- City in Texas, United States.
- Known for Fort Hood USAF Base (US Air Force).
- Served by Skylark Field (ILE).
History
Killeen is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, located in Bell County. According to the 2020 census, its population was 153,095, making it the 19th-most populous city in Texas and the largest of the three principal cities of Bell County. It is the principal city of the Killeen–Temple–Fort Hood Metropolitan Statistical Area. Killeen is 68 miles (109 km) north of Austin, 125 miles (201 km) southwest of Dallas, and 125 miles (201 km) northeast of San Antonio.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 6 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Air France AF (CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, CRJ, ERD) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ-900, CRJ-700) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- United Airlines UA (ERJ) · 1 route: Houston*
- US Airways US (ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
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.
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 Skylark Field (ILE); 49 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GRK has direct flights to 3 destinations on 6 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Killeen, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.