Melbourne Municipal John E Miller Field

42A · Melbourne, AR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
735 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,003 ft 03/21
Runway
1
Mag var
1E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:38 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:49 AM10:49Z
Sunrise06:17 AM11:17Z
Sunset08:10 PM01:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:38 PM01:38Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:38 PM → 05:49 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:10 PM → 05:17 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 121°downwind 031°base 301°final 211°45° entry2103

RWY 21LEFT traffic

Heading
211° mag · 212° true
Dimensions
4,003 × 75 ft
TPA
1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 031°) on the 45° at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 21
Threshold elev
709 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Tree, 50 ft, 1,550 ft from threshold, 425 ft L of centerline — 27:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
43 ft
TDZ elevation
728 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
121.575

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
126.85 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
281.55HARRISON RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
42A
Coordinates
36.0710, -91.8301
Elevation
735 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 121.575 · ☎ 870-916-2768
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JONESBORO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
JBR
Attendance
MON-SAT DALGT
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1994/01
Distance from city
3 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 03/21 & REIL RWY 03/21 - CTAF on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: 2-light PAPI (left) · 21: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF MELBOURNE
PO BOX 800, MELBOURNE, AR
870-368-4215
Manager
KEN CLARK
P.O. BOX 800, MELBOURNE, AR
(870) 291-1227
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Runways

  • 150 FT PAVED STOPWAY EACH END - FULL STRENGTH.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 03/21 & REIL RWY 03/21 - CTAF

Fuel

  • SELF SERVE FUEL H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.

Nearby airports

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About 42A

Melbourne Municipal John E Miller Field (42A) is an airport in Melbourne, AR, at 735 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,003 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 42A, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 42A have a control tower?

No. Melbourne Municipal John E Miller Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 42A?

Melbourne Municipal John E Miller Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,003 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 42A?

Melbourne Municipal John E Miller Field is in Melbourne, AR, at an elevation of 735 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.0710, -91.8301.

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