Airport information
- FAA LID
- 23AR
- Coordinates
- 35.8260, -90.5488
- Elevation
- 260 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JONESBORO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2004/06
- Distance from city
- 7 E
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:16 AM | 10:16Z |
| Sunrise | 05:46 AM | 10:46Z |
| Sunset | 08:22 PM | 01:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
Plan a flight from 23AR
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,600 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| JBR · Jonesboro | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r145° / 3.5 NM |
| ARG · Walnut Ridge | VORTAC | 114.50 | r127° / 26 NM |
| GQE · Gilmore | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r349° / 29 NM |
| GOJ · Gosnell | VOR | 111.80 | r255° / 30.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 23AR. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD TFC PATTERNS BE RESTRICTED TO EAST SIDE OF THE RY.
- ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- OTHER CONTACT MARK CARL BUNCH 870-215-2006 OR DONNA SUE QUALLS 870-919-5411
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 23AR in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 23AR
Classic Airstrip (23AR) is an airport in Jonesboro, AR, at 260 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 23AR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 23AR have a control tower?
No. Classic Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 23AR?
Classic Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 23AR?
Classic Airstrip is in Jonesboro, AR, at an elevation of 260 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.8260, -90.5488.
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