Tenkiller Lake Airpark

44M · Cookson, OK · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
877 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,600 ft 05/23
Runway
1
Mag var
5E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:49 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:02 AM11:02Z
Sunrise06:30 AM11:30Z
Sunset08:21 PM01:21Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:49 PM01:49Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:49 PM → 06:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:21 PM → 05:30 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 141°downwind 051°base 321°final 231°45° entry2305

RWY 23LEFT traffic

Heading
231° mag · 236° true
Dimensions
2,600 × 75 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf
Lights
VASI (3.5°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 051°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 23
Threshold elev
853 ft
Approach obstacle
Trees, 20 ft, 144 ft from threshold, 0 ft L/R of centerline — 7:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
33 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Low.

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

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

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

Nearby navigation aids

FSM 110.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
FSM · Fort Smith VORTAC 110.40 · 41X Low r294° / 37.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
44M
Coordinates
35.7051, -94.9359
Elevation
877 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
MC ALESTER · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MLC
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1970/11
Distance from city
1 SW

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Aerobatic Practice — to 3000AGL · SUNRISE TO SUNSET

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT VASI RWY 05 & 23 - CTAF. LIRL RWY 05/23 DUSK-DAWN. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: VASI · 23: VASI.

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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CHEROKEE COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
213 W. DELAWARE ST STE 202, TAHLEQUAH, OK
918-456-4121
Manager
CLIF HALL
213 W. DELAWARE ST STE 202, TAHLEQUAH, OK
918-456-4121
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • CTN: DEER ON & INVOF RWY.
  • FOR CD CTC RAZORBACK APCH 479-649-2416, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting

  • ACTVT VASI RWY 05 & 23 - CTAF. LIRL RWY 05/23 DUSK-DAWN.

Fuel

  • FOR FUEL OR AFTER HOURS ASSISTANCE CALL 918-457-4095 OR 918-931-0601.

Contact

  • BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF CHEROKEE COUNTY

Attendance

  • AIRPARK IS RESIDENTIAL

Nearby airports

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About 44M

Tenkiller Lake Airpark (44M) is an airport in Cookson, OK, at 877 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 44M, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 44M have a control tower?

No. Tenkiller Lake Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 44M?

Tenkiller Lake Airpark has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 44M?

Tenkiller Lake Airpark is in Cookson, OK, at an elevation of 877 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.7051, -94.9359.

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