Chael Airport
AR97 · Wooster, AR · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:38 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunrise | 06:21 AM | 11:21Z |
| Sunset | 08:11 PM | 01:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
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Runways
RWY 18LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 180° true
- Dimensions
- 2,500 × 60 ft
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TURF
Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,300 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).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,500 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LRF 109.20 · LIT 115.10
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LRF · Jacksonville | TACAN | 109.20 · 29X | — | r319° / 24.6 NM |
| LIT · Little Rock | VORTAC | 115.10 · 98X | High | r326° / 29.9 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AR97 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- AR97
- Coordinates
- 35.2201, -92.4965
- Elevation
- 320 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for AR97.
Nearby airports
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About AR97
Chael Airport (AR97) is an airport in Wooster, AR, at 320 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AR97, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at AR97?
Chael Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AR97?
Chael Airport is in Wooster, AR, at an elevation of 320 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.2201, -92.4965.
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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 AR97 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.