River Acres Airport Private
3AR8 · Heber Springs, AR · 260 ft elevation · var 3E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3AR8
- Coordinates
- 35.4723, -91.9630
- Elevation
- 260 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- 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
- 1972/06
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 01:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from 3AR8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,500 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LRF · Jacksonville | TACAN | 109.20 | r012° / 34.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3AR8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AIRSPACE STUDY FOR PRIVATE USE.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- LARRY MAY; DEBORAH MAY AND BROOKS MAY
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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 3AR8 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 3AR8
River Acres Airport (3AR8) is an airport in Heber Springs, AR, at 260 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3AR8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3AR8 have a control tower?
No. River Acres Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3AR8?
River Acres Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3AR8?
River Acres Airport is in Heber Springs, AR, at an elevation of 260 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.4723, -91.9630.
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