Horseshoe Bend

6M2 · Horseshoe Bend, AR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
782 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,502 ft 13/31
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 6M2. Nearby reporting stations: KCVK (10 NM), KBVX (30 NM), KBPK (36 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:36 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:26 AM11:26Z
Sunrise06:52 AM11:52Z
Sunset07:10 PM00:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:36 PM00:36Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:36 PM → 06:26 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:10 PM → 05:52 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 036°downwind 306°base 216°final 126°45° entry1331

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
126° mag · 126° true
Dimensions
4,502 × 60 ft
TPA
1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
994 ft
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 306°) on the 45° at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
782 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 110 ft, 1,200 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 9:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
781 ft

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 4k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
120.075 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
289.4WALNUT RIDGE RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

ARG 114.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ARG · Walnut Ridge VORTAC 114.50 · 92X High r276° / 39.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
6M2
Coordinates
36.2214, -91.7555
Elevation
782 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JONESBORO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
JBR
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1964/08
Distance from city
1 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
DUSK-DAWN ACTVT MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 31 OPR CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 31: 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
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF HORSEHOE BEND
CITY HALL - 704 W COMMERCE, HORSESHOE BEND, AR
870-670-5113
Manager
ERIC SECRETAN
704 W COMMERCE, HORSESHOE BEND, AR
304-268-3666
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • RWY 13 TKOF RCMDD DUE TO RAPIDLY RISING TRRN NW OF ARPT.
  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting

  • DUSK-DAWN ACTVT MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 31 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel

  • SELF SERVE FUEL H24 WITH CREDIT CARD.

Obstructions

  • RAPIDLY RISING TRRN WITH TREES FNA RWY 13. TRRN RISES 681 FT BTN 200-1100 FT FM RWY END.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 7M9 Salem (9 NM) · 42A Melbourne Municipal/John E Miller Field (10 NM) · 60AR Southern View Aviation (private) (18 NM) · 37T Calico Rock Municipal (19 NM) · 42M Thayer Memorial (20 NM)

About 6M2

Horseshoe Bend (6M2) is an airport in Horseshoe Bend, AR, at 782 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,502 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6M2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 6M2 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 6M2?

Horseshoe Bend has 1 runway; the longest is 4,502 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 6M2?

Horseshoe Bend is in Horseshoe Bend, AR, at an elevation of 782 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2214, -91.7555.

More about 6M2

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 6M2 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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