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Ponca City, Oklahoma

S. state of Oklahoma.

Type CityPopulation 24,424

Why go

  • City in Oklahoma, United States.
  • Served by Strother Field (WLD).

History

Ponca City is a city in Kay County in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. The city was named after the Ponca tribe. Ponca City had a population of 24,424 in the 2020 census, down from 25,387 at the time of the 2010 census.

Airports

Ponca City Regional Airport (PNC) 2.2 mi to the centre
Ponca City, OK, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Stillwater Regional Airport (SWO) 38 mi to the centre
Stillwater, OK, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Blackwell Tonkawa Municipal Airport (BWL) 16 mi to the centre
Blackwell, OK, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Strother Field (WLD) 31 mi to the centre
Winfield / Arkansas City, KS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Eagles Landing Ultralight Flightpark 5.5 mi to the centre
Ponca City, OK, US
Outdoor
Secrest Ranch Airport 5.7 mi to the centre
Ponca City, OK, US
Outdoor

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Photographs

Ponca City, Oklahoma
Ponca City, Oklahoma
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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 — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Strother Field (WLD); 19 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

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

Trains & rail

Amtrak
National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Greyhound
Intercity coach
Jefferson Lines
Intercity coach
MegaBus
Intercity coach
Trailways
Intercity coach