Beech River Regional Airport

PVE · KPVE · Darden, TN · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
488 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,000 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
1W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:22 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:35 AM10:35Z
Sunrise06:03 AM11:03Z
Sunset07:54 PM00:54Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:22 PM01:22Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:22 PM → 05:35 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:54 PM → 05:03 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 103°downwind 013°base 283°final 193°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
193° mag · 192° true
Dimensions
6,000 × 100 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3.29°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 013°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
488 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
30 ft
TDZ elevation
488 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 99k, Double wheel 130k. PCN 38.

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

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.125

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Also

Flight service
125.85 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
379.25CENTERVILLE RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

MKL 114.85
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MKL · Mc Kellar VOR/DME 114.85 · 95Y Low r086° / 35 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KPVE
Coordinates
35.6564, -88.1954
Elevation
488 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.125 · ☎ 731-845-5738
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JACKSON · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MKL
Attendance
MON-SAT 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
2006/03
Distance from city
5 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 01 & 19 OPR CONSLY. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 01: 2-light PAPI (left) · 19: 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 (additive)
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BEECH RIVER REGIONAL ARPT AUTHORITY
1600 MT ARARAT ROAD, DARDEN, TN
731-845-5740
Manager
KEITH COTTON
1600 MT ARARAT ROAD, DARDEN, TN
731-845-4937
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 01/19 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 01 & 19 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel

  • H24 CREDIT CARD SVC AVBL.

Attendance

  • CLSD THANKSGIVING, CHRISTMAS, EASTER & NEW YEARS.
  • AFT HR SVC - AMGR.
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About KPVE

Beech River Regional Airport (PVE · KPVE) is an airport in Darden, TN, at 488 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KPVE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KPVE have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KPVE?

Beech River Regional Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 6,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KPVE?

Beech River Regional Airport is in Darden, TN, at an elevation of 488 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.6564, -88.1954.

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