Why go
- City in Arkansas, United States.
- Served by Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK).
History
Texarkana is a city in the U.S. state of Arkansas and the county seat of Miller County, on the southwest border of the state. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 29,387. It is the twin city of Texarkana, Texas, located just across the state line. The city was founded at a railroad intersection on December 8, 1873, and was incorporated in Arkansas on August 10, 1880. Texarkana and its Texas counterpart are the principal cities of the Texarkana metropolitan area, which in 2021 was ranked 289th in the United States with a population of 147,174, according to the United States Census Bureau.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 1 direct destination
- American Airlines AA (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (ERD, 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 Texarkana Regional Airport (TXK); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TXK has direct flights to 1 destination on 2 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Texarkana, Arkansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.