Forrest City Municipal Airport

FCY · KFCY · Forrest City, AR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
249 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,014 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
1E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:31 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:47 AM10:47Z
Sunrise06:15 AM11:15Z
Sunset08:03 PM01:03Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:31 PM01:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:31 PM → 05:47 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:03 PM → 05:15 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 181° true
Dimensions
3,014 × 50 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
CTAF
122.8

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

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
249 ft
Markings
basic
Threshold crossing height
36 ft
TDZ elevation
249 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Fair. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 20k.

Pattern side: 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
135.3 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
335.8BRINKLEY RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

UJM 113.65 · GQE 113.00 · MEM 117.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
UJM · Marvell VOR/DME 113.65 · 83Y Low r346° / 22.6 NM
GQE · Gilmore VOR/DME 113.00 · 77X Low r207° / 28.4 NM
MEM · Memphis VORTAC 117.50 · 122X High r263° / 39.2 NM

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KFCY / FCY
Coordinates
34.9420, -90.7750
Elevation
249 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JONESBORO · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
JBR
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1960/08
Distance from city
4 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT PAPI RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 2-light PAPI (left) · 36: 2-light PAPI (right).

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
Jet A
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
HUTFLY, LLC
PO BOX 1074, FORREST CITY, AR
870-633-1315
Manager
GIL GILBREATH
BOX 1296 HWY 980, FORREST CITY, AR
870-633-4511
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • 494 FT LGTD TWR 3 MILES NORTH ON CNTRLN.
  • RY 36 DITCH 201 FT FROM SOUTH END OF RY.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS APCH AT 901-842-8457.

Runways

  • PAPI RWY 18/36 OTS INDEFLY.

Lighting

  • DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT PAPI RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.
  • REIL RWY 18/36 OTS INDEFLY.
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About KFCY

Forrest City Municipal Airport (FCY · KFCY) is an airport in Forrest City, AR, at 249 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,014 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFCY, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KFCY have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KFCY?

Forrest City Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,014 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KFCY?

Forrest City Municipal Airport is in Forrest City, AR, at an elevation of 249 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.9420, -90.7750.

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