Airport information
- FAA LID
- 48AR
- Coordinates
- 35.4847, -90.8411
- Elevation
- 240 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JONESBORO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2014/07
- Distance from city
- 6 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:22 PM | 01:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:52 PM → 05:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:22 PM → 04:48 AM
Plan a flight from 48AR
Runway 18/36
1,800 ft × 20 ft · Concrete 18
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
36
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GQE · Gilmore | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r291° / 19.6 NM |
| JBR · Jonesboro | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r206° / 26.5 NM |
| ARG · Walnut Ridge | VORTAC | 114.50 | r168° / 37.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48AR. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Owner
WHIRLWIND AVIATION INC
11028 HWY 214 EAST, PO BOX 9, FISHER, AR
870-328-7677
Manager
RODNEY SHELLEY
5901 MALLARD POND LANE, PO BOX 12, FISHER, AR
870-328-7486
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL OPNS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDS. THE POWER LINES NORTH OF DEP END OF RY 36 ALONG HWY 214 ARE MARKED WITH ORANGE AVIATION MARKERS.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
Nearby airports
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