ARKLAHOMA STOL is an exhilarating aviation fly-in and STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) competition returning to Pocola, Oklahoma, on September 19-20. This event promises an exciting showcase of skill and performance. Pilots from various backgrounds will converge to demonstrate their aircraft's impressive capabilities in terms of short takeoffs and landings.
National STOL events aim to be a family friendly day out at the airport for both airplane enthusiasts and those new to general aviation! Be sure to check the weather and plan accordingly with hats, sunblock, jackets, or rain gear as necessary. Food trucks will be available, or you are welcome to bring small coolers. Camping chairs are encouraged!
Our venue is the brand new Patriot Airpark, a fly in community just across the state line west of Fort Smith, Arkansas. The runway designator is Sempre Fi Landing, OL42.
Event Schedule
All times listed are central time zone. Schedule is tentative and subject to change!
Thursday, September 18
3:00: Camping Opens
3:00-5:00pm: Camping and Competitor Check In
Friday, September 19
9:00-10:45am: Camping and Competitor Check In
10:45am: Volunteer Briefing
11:15am: New Competitor Briefing
11:30am: Briefing for all competitors planning to compete
12:30-5:00pm: Competitor Practice
6:30pm: Competitor and Volunteer Dinner at Patriot Airpark
Saturday, September 20
8:00-9:00am: Late Arrivals Check In; Breakfast available for competitors and volunteers
8:30am: Volunteer Briefing
9:00am: Gates Open to the Public
9:00am: Mandatory Competitor Briefing
10:00am: Competition Begins
We anticipate the competition will run until between 2:00 and 3:00pm.
6:30pm: Closing Dinner and Awards Ceremony for Competitors and Invited Guests
Sunday, September 21
11:00am: Camping Closes
Compete
Before proceeding with your registration, be sure to review the 2025 National STOL Rules. During your registration, you will be asked to fill out your pilot profile, including uploading a photo of yourself and one of your aircraft.
If you are a first time National STOL competitor, or if you have not competed in more than two years, note that you are required to participate in Friday's practice day and New Competitor Safety Briefing. Schedule your travel plans accordingly!
Standard and Rookie Class registration fees are reduced through Sunday, September 14. Starting on Monday, September 15, the registration fee will increase.
Volunteer
Camp
Competitors: You receive one complimentary dry camping space with your competitor registration. Instructions on how to claim this space will be provided in your confirmation email.
UNDERWING, RV, and GENERAL TENT CAMPING at the airpark is available by advance reservation only!
Hotel Information
Event Map and Directions
Patriot Airpark is a brand new fly-in community just over the state line west of Fort Smith, AR, in Pocola, OK. The address is:
800 W Pryor Street, Pocola, OK 74902
If you are driving in, note that Saturday's spectator parking is just east of the address. Watch for signs!
Volunteers, pilots, and campers, use the alternate entrance as indicated on the map.
If you are flying in, transient parking is available. Patriot Airpark's runway, Semper Fi Landing is designator OL42. Be sure to monitor UNICOM on 122.8. As there is only one runway, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to plan your arrival and departure outside of the designated practice and competition timeframes listed on the schedule above. If you arrive during the practice on Friday or the competition on Saturday, our airbosses will advise you of any competition traffic and may ask you to hold for a break between heats.
When you land, please advise if you are 1) a competitor, 2) parking and camping underwing, 3) parking the aircraft only for the weekend, or 4) coming in and departing the same day. This will aid in directing you to the appropriate area.
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