Baxter County

BPK · KBPK · Mountain Home, AR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
928 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,000 ft 05/23
Runway
1
Mag var
3E

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Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:39 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:29 AM11:29Z
Sunrise06:54 AM11:54Z
Sunset07:13 PM00:13Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:39 PM00:39Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:39 PM → 06:29 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:13 PM → 05:54 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 139°downwind 049°base 319°final 229°45° entry2305

RWY 23LEFT traffic

Heading
229° mag · 232° true
Dimensions
5,000 × 75 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 049°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 23
Threshold elev
912 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Pline, 55 ft, 1,300 ft from threshold, 300 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
46 ft
TDZ elevation
919 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 17k.

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

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
133.975

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
126.85 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
281.55HARRISON RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 05
RunwayILS
RWY 05ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.95 (BPK) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

HRO 112.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HRO · Harrison VOR/DME 112.50 · 72X Low r081° / 36 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KBPK / BPK
Coordinates
36.3689, -92.4705
Elevation
928 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 133.975 · ☎ 870-481-5946
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JONESBORO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
BPK
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1630
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Distance from city
4 NW

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Aerobatic Practice — to 7500MSL · SUNRISE TO SUNSET.

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 05; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL 05/23 - CTAF. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 05: 4-light PAPI (right) · 23: 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, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BAXTER COUNTY
CTY COURTHOUSE 1 E 7TH ST STE 303, MOUNTAIN HOME, AR
870-425-2755
Manager
TAYLOR CARMICHAEL
6462 HWY 126 NORTH, MIDWAY, AR
870-481-5418
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • FBO ON 870-402-9000.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC FLIGHT DATA ON 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 05; PAPI RWY 05 & 23; MIRL 05/23 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • GND GRADUALLY RISES AWAY FM RWY APRXLY 3 FT WITHIN CLOSE-IN AREA.

Attendance

  • FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 870-402-9000.
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About KBPK

Baxter County (BPK · KBPK) is an airport in Mountain Home, AR, at 928 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBPK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBPK have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KBPK?

Baxter County has 1 runway; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBPK?

Baxter County is in Mountain Home, AR, at an elevation of 928 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.3689, -92.4705.

More about KBPK

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 KBPK 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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