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79AR

Franke Field

Jacksonville, ArkansasElevation 263 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,600 ft

N/S
Dimensions
2,600 x 75 ft
Surface
Turf (good)
RWY N
Traffic patternLeft
RWY S
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

Franke Field is in Jacksonville, Arkansas. Field elevation 263 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA79AR
SectionalMEMPHIS
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)JONESBORO
RegionArkansas
CountryUnited States
Coordinates34.8529, -92.0482
Distance from city3 NM SE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›20' PLINE 120' SOUTH OF RWY THR.
›LANDINGS WITH PERMISSION FROM OWNER ONLY.
›FOR CD CTC LITTLE ROCK APCH 501-379-2908 OR LITTLE ROCK ATCT 501-379-2911.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗79AR on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 79AR have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 79AR. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 79AR have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 79AR. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 79AR?
79AR sits at 263 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 79AR?
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.