Forney Field is the common name for Waynesville–St. Robert Regional Airport (TBN), located at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. The drive between the airport and Rolla takes about 37 minutes; because Forney Field is on an active Army installation, check access procedures before traveling.
Rolla’s downtown landmarks can help you plan what to see after arriving; the guide to what to see in Rolla downtown covers them.
- Airport: Waynesville–St. Robert Regional Airport, commonly called Forney Field; identifier TBN.
- Drive time between the airport and Rolla: about 37 minutes.
- Access: the airport is open to the general public but sits on an active Army installation.
Where is Forney Field in relation to Rolla?
Forney Field is at Fort Leonard Wood, while Rolla is the destination farther along your trip. It is the common name for Waynesville–St. Robert Regional Airport, identified by the code TBN. The Army describes Forney Army Airfield as supporting fixed-wing and rotary-wing military aircraft.
The airport is open to the general public, but its location on an active installation matters for your arrival plans. Before you set out, check Fort Leonard Wood’s current visitor-access procedures. The trip is also covered in this guide to how to get from Forney Field Airport to Rolla.
How long is the drive from Forney Field to Rolla?
The drive between Forney Field and Rolla takes about 37 minutes by car.
What should you know before arranging ground transport?
The drive time is about 37 minutes, but confirm any rental car, shuttle, taxi, or public transport arrangements directly with the provider before relying on them. Also check Fort Leonard Wood’s current visitor-access procedures, since reaching the airport involves an active Army installation.
The Army’s aviation-division hours are not confirmed passenger-terminal hours. Check the official site before you go.
How do you continue your trip in Rolla?
Once you reach Rolla, you can plan your next stop around the city centre or Missouri University of Science and Technology. From Rustic Motel’s rooms, each is about 4 minutes by car; the city centre is also about 30 minutes on foot, and the university about 33 minutes on foot.
FAQs
Is Forney Field the same airport as Waynesville–St. Robert Regional Airport?
Yes. Forney Field is the common name for Waynesville–St. Robert Regional Airport, whose airport identifier is TBN.
Can the general public use Forney Field?
The airport is open to the general public, but it is located on Fort Leonard Wood. Check the installation’s current visitor-access procedures before traveling.
Is Rolla National Airport the same airport as Forney Field?
No. Rolla National Airport is a separate airport, located on U.S. Highway 63 in Maries County, approximately 14 miles north of Rolla.