Riddell Field Private

7AR7 · Elaine, AR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
169 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,500 ft 17/35
Runways
2

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:30 PM
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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 080°downwind 350°base 260°final 170°45° entry17183536

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
170° true
Dimensions
2,500 × 20 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt

Enter the left downwind (heading 350°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

UJM 113.65
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
UJM · Marvell VOR/DME 113.65 · 83Y Low r209° / 17.9 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 7AR7 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
7AR7
Coordinates
34.3178, -90.8570
Elevation
169 ft MSL
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
NASHVILLE · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2018/07
Distance from city
1 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
PAUL RIDDELL
PO BOX 2486, WEST HELENA, AR
870-338-1504
Manager
PAUL RIDDELL
PO BOX 2486, WEST HELENA, AR
870-338-1504

Nearby airports

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About 7AR7

Riddell Field (7AR7) is an airport in Elaine, AR, at 169 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 7AR7, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 7AR7 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 7AR7?

Riddell Field has 2 runways; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 7AR7?

Riddell Field is in Elaine, AR, at an elevation of 169 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.3178, -90.8570.

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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 7AR7 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.