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61AR

The Valley Airport

Cotter, ArkansasElevation 450 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,800 ft

10/28
Dimensions
2,800 x 24 ft
Surface
Asphalt
RWY 10
Traffic patternRight
RWY 28
Traffic patternLeft

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

The Valley Airport is in Cotter, Arkansas. Field elevation 450 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerVALLEY AERO ASSOCIATION
Manager phone(870) 736-0101
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA61AR
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)JONESBORO
RegionArkansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.3084, -92.5307
Distance from city3 NM N
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›250-FOOT HILLS AND TREES WITHIN 1/4 MILE ALL AROUND ARPT.
›FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
›FLY-IN HOMESITE DEVELOPMENT--FACILITIES BELONG TO OWNERS.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗61AR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 61AR have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 61AR. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 61AR have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 61AR. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 61AR?
61AR sits at 450 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 61AR?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.