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6AR1

Elder Airstrip

Cave Springs, ArkansasElevation 1,300 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 1,200 ft

12/30
Dimensions
1,200 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 12
RWY 30

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Elder Airstrip is in Cave Springs, Arkansas. Field elevation 1,300 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerJOHN STANTON
Manager phone757-635-7188
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA6AR1
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)JONESBORO
RegionArkansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates36.2779, -94.1966
Distance from city4 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC RAZORBACK APCH 479-649-2416, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗6AR1 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 6AR1 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 6AR1. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 6AR1 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 6AR1. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 6AR1?
6AR1 sits at 1,300 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 6AR1?
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.