Dogwood Airport Private

73AR · Austin, AR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
280 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,000 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:36 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:52 AM10:52Z
Sunrise06:20 AM11:20Z
Sunset08:09 PM01:09Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:36 PM01:36Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:36 PM → 05:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:09 PM → 05:20 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 091°downwind 001°base 271°final 181°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
181° mag · 183° true
Dimensions
4,000 × 50 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 001°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Approach obstacle
Hill, 120 ft, 4,752 ft from threshold

Edge lights: Low.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

LRF 109.20 · LIT 115.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LRF · Jacksonville TACAN 109.20 · 29X r033° / 9.6 NM
LIT · Little Rock VORTAC 115.10 · 98X High r018° / 15.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 73AR — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
73AR
Coordinates
35.0530, -92.0539
Elevation
280 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JONESBORO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2002/09
Distance from city
4 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK

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

Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
EDGAR R. THOMPSON
1837 LEWISBURG RD, AUSTIN, AR
501-843-3230
Manager
EDGAR R. THOMPSON
1837 LEWISBURG RD, AUSTIN, AR
501-843-3230
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC LITTLE ROCK APCH 501-379-2908 OR LITTLE ROCK ATCT 501-379-2911.

Lighting

  • FOR LIRL RY 18/36 CALL 501-843-3230.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 3AR3 Cypress Creek Airport (private) (1 NM) · 4AR1 Shurley Field Airport (private) (2 NM) · 3AR4 Four Mile Creek Ranch Airport (3 NM) · 6AR0 Cypress Creek Airpark (private) (3 NM) · 4AR2 Red Oak Airport (private) (9 NM)

About 73AR

Dogwood Airport (73AR) is an airport in Austin, AR, at 280 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 73AR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 73AR have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 73AR?

Dogwood Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 73AR?

Dogwood Airport is in Austin, AR, at an elevation of 280 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.0530, -92.0539.

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