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Brookings, Oregon

Brookings is a city in Curry County, Oregon, United States. It was named after John E.

Type CityPopulation 6,744Settled 1908

Why go

  • City in Oregon, United States.
  • Known for Arch Rock, Arch Rock State Park, Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor.
  • Served by Gold Beach Municipal Airport (GOL).

History

Brookings is a city in Curry County, Oregon, United States. It was named after John E. Brookings, president of the Brookings Lumber & Box Company, who founded the city in 1908. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,744.

Airports

Jack Mc Namara Field Airport (CEC) 19 mi to the centre
Crescent City, CA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (United Airlines) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Arcata CA, San Francisco (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 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 — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Brookings Airport (BOK) 1.6 mi to the centre
Brookings, OR, 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
Gold Beach Municipal Airport (GOL) 26 mi to the centre
Gold Beach, OR, 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
Ship Ashore Airport 9.3 mi to the centre
Smith River, CA, US
Outdoor
Collier Bar Airstrip 29 mi to the centre
Gold Beach, OR, 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 — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Gold Beach Municipal Airport (GOL); 8 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 Brookings, Oregon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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