Malvern Municipal Airport

M78 · Malvern, AR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
538 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,188 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:37 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:56 AM10:56Z
Sunrise06:24 AM11:24Z
Sunset08:10 PM01:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:37 PM01:37Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:37 PM → 05:56 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:10 PM → 05:24 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 128°downwind 038°base 308°final 218°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
218° mag · 218° true
Dimensions
3,188 × 60 ft
TPA
1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Displaced thr
376 ft
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 038°) on the 45° at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
533 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 41 ft, 725 ft from threshold, 325 ft R of centerline — 12:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
538 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 10k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

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

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

Nearby navigation aids

HOT 110.00
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HOT · Hot Springs VOR/DME 110.00 · 37X Low r114° / 18.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
M78
Coordinates
34.3333, -92.7615
Elevation
538 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
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 0730-1630
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1964/01
Distance from city
3 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

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
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF MALVERN
305 LOCUST, MALVERN, AR
501-332-3638
Manager
JOHN NEELY
115 AIRPORT ROAD, MALVERN, AR
501-337-9939
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC LITTLE ROCK APCH 501-379-2908 OR LITTLE ROCK ATCT 501-379-2911.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 04/22 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 501-315-9004.

Obstructions

  • ROAD & 4 FT FENCE 28 FT FM THLD.
  • APCH RATIO 25:1 FM DSPLCD THLD.

Nearby airports

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About M78

Malvern Municipal Airport (M78) is an airport in Malvern, AR, at 538 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,188 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for M78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does M78 have a control tower?

No. Malvern 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 M78?

Malvern Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,188 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is M78?

Malvern Municipal Airport is in Malvern, AR, at an elevation of 538 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.3333, -92.7615.

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