Petit Jean Park Airport

MPJ · KMPJ · Morrilton, AR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
923 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,852 ft 03/21
Runway
1
Mag var
3E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:40 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:55 AM10:55Z
Sunrise06:23 AM11:23Z
Sunset08:12 PM01:12Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:40 PM01:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:40 PM → 05:55 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:12 PM → 05:23 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 116°downwind 026°base 296°final 206°45° entry2103

RWY 21LEFT traffic

Heading
206° mag · 209° true
Dimensions
5,852 × 75 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
Displaced thr
190 ft
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 026°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 21
Threshold elev
923 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 40 ft, 360 ft from threshold, 200 ft R of centerline — 4:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
44 ft
TDZ elevation
922 ft

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

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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
122.9

Also

Flight service
128.475 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
377.15RUSSELLVILLE RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

LRF 109.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LRF · Jacksonville TACAN 109.20 · 29X r291° / 39.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMPJ / MPJ
Coordinates
35.1389, -92.9092
Elevation
923 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
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
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1955/05
Distance from city
8 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF. BCN UNAVBL 2200-0400.; ACTVT PAPI RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03 & 21 UNAVBL 2200-0400. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: 2-light PAPI (right) · 21: 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
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
STATE OF ARKANSAS
ONE CAPITOL MALL, LITTLE ROCK, AR
(501) 727-5441
Manager
JOE BUCKLEY
1285 PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN RD., MORRILTON, AR
501-727-5441
Remarks FAA · 14 notes

General

  • ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT
  • DEER & MIGRATORY BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Runways

  • RWY 03 NR IS FADED.
  • RWY 21 NR IS FADED.
  • PAPI RWY 03/21 OTS INDEFLY.

Lighting

  • ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF. BCN UNAVBL 2200-0400.
  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03 & 21 UNAVBL 2200-0400.
  • MIRL RWY 03/21 OTS INDEFLY.

Fuel

  • SELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HR WITH CREDIT CARD (100LL & JET A).

Obstructions

  • 3 FT FENCE 50 FT FM RWY END.
  • APCH RATIO 20:1 FM DSPLCD THLD.
  • APCH RATIO 13:1 FM DSPLCD THLD.

Attendance

  • FOR SERVICE CALL 501-727-5441
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About KMPJ

Petit Jean Park Airport (MPJ · KMPJ) is an airport in Morrilton, AR, at 923 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,852 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMPJ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMPJ have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KMPJ?

Petit Jean Park Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 5,852 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMPJ?

Petit Jean Park Airport is in Morrilton, AR, at an elevation of 923 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.1389, -92.9092.

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