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20 STATES & GULF OF MEXICO ACCESSIBLE BY INLAND WATERWAY

Shipping at the Port of Muskogee on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System offers connections to ports on the Mississippi, Ohio and Illinois Rivers and international ports through the Gulf of Mexico.

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THE CENTER OF IT ALL

Our strategic location at the center of the United States allows businesses to reach 94% of the U.S. population overnight by road.

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Two of the largest railroad carriers in North America, Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe, offer mainline service to Muskogee’s largest industrial parks.

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When it comes to business, time is money. Thankfully, Muskogee’s central location can put you nearly anywhere in the U.S. by plane within a few hours. Our location offers multiple options to depart and arrive by air. International service is available a quick 45 miles away at Tulsa International Airport. Muskogee-Davis Field Airport is located just 4 miles south of Muskogee and features a 7,200-foot lit runway that will accommodate the largest aircraft within corporate and general aviation categories.

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TRANSPORTATION BY RIVER

Located at the confluence of three major rivers the Arkansas, the Verdigris, and the Grand — The MKARNS waterway offers connections to ports in 20 states on the Mississippi, Ohio and Illinois Rivers and international ports through the Gulf of Mexico.

Port Muskogee is well-suited for shipping a variety of bulk, break-bulk and liquid cargo, including iron and steel, industrial minerals, asphalt, petroleum coke, molasses, fertilizer, grain and other agricultural products, coal and construction materials. Considering the variety of barges available and the increasing use of containerization, almost any product is suitable for transportation on this river system.

10.7 Million

Tons of Cargo Moved Annually

$3.7 Billion

Annual Economic Impact

445

Miles of Waterway

18

Locks and Dams

ONE GALLON OF FUEL MOVES ONE TON OF CARGO:

576 MILES

By Barge

436 MILES

By Railcar

155 MILES

By Semi-Truck

By Rail

The two largest railroad carriers in North America, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad (BNSF), offer mainline service to Muskogee’s largest industrial parks, including the Port Muskogee. UP’s heavily-traveled main line, connecting Chicago and Houston, goes through Muskogee, and UP’s Muskogee Yard is within a few miles of the Port. UP delivers cars to the Port’s marshaling yard five days a week.

Throughout its 5.5 miles of railroad, the Port Muskogee Railroad provides daily service to Port Industries for Class 1 interchange, cargo transfer and storage. Throughout the Port’s 4.5-mile Midland Valley Branch Line, south of Muskogee, the Port is positioned to interchange with UP to serve industries at John T. Griffin and Southside Industrial Parks. Industrial sites are available along this rail corridor at John T. Griffin Industrial Park and Southside Industrial Park.

By Road

Situated in Eastern Oklahoma, Muskogee is located directly on US Highway 69, one of the most important north/south corridors in the nation, and has easy access to east and west coast markets via interstate 40, located just 15 minutes to the south, and interstate 44, located 45 minutes to the north. A robust roster of trucking companies and unrestricted movement of oversized and overweight truck cargo within Port Muskogee provides added maneuverability. Muskogee is as easy to reach as it is to navigate, with commute times averaging 20 minutes or fewer with minimal congestion. Muskogee is ideally located to serve all U.S., USMCA and world markets, providing for same-day interstate delivery to 26 states and overnight delivery to 48 states.

Major Highways
US-62 (east/west)
US-64 (east/west)
US-69 (north/south)

Interstates
I-40 (15 minutes south)
I-44 (45 minutes north)
I-35 (indirect access via I-40)

By Runway

Muskogee offers air service via Muskogee-Davis Field Airport, located four miles south of Muskogee, and Tulsa International Airport, located 45 minutes to the northwest.

Davis Field’s 7,200-foot lighted runway can accommodate the largest aircraft of the corporate and general aviation categories. Built to serve as a Ground Air Support Base for the government, Davis Field Airport has provided services to military and civilian aviation continuously since 1942. Released to the City of Muskogee in 1967, Davis Field has become the hub for general aviation, serving the people and businesses of the Muskogee area. In keeping with its original purpose as a military airport, Davis Field boasts the ability to accommodate all heavy air traffic, including an occasional Lockheed C-5A military transport. The majority of Davis Field traffic is comprised of corporate jets, medium and light twins and single engine aircraft.

Fixed base operator Davis Field Aviation provides complete services including aircraft repair, avionics maintenance and aircraft sales. It is attended from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and open 24 hours with after-hours service available upon request. Fuel services include aviation gasoline and jet fuel.

Located 45 minutes to the northwest of Muskogee, Tulsa International Airport accommodates international air travel and serves more than 5 million passengers and visitors annually. With 12 scheduled passenger carriers and several charter carriers, Tulsa International Airport offers 90 nonstop flights to 18 major airports, with 180 scheduled departures and arrivals daily. From Tulsa International Airport, approximately 95% of the United States population is within a two-and-a-half-hour flight time.

If a company needs something by air, they can get it. If they need it by rail, they can get it. If they need it by waterway, they can get it. If they need it by highway, they can get it. They can intersect all those components right here in Muskogee

Mayor Patrick Cale

City of Muskogee

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