Airport information
- FAA LID
- 45AR
- Coordinates
- 36.3672, -92.6402
- Elevation
- 789 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JONESBORO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2008/09
- Distance from city
- 6 NE
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 | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
Plan a flight from 45AR
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,230 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Hill, 1120 ft, 4,700 ft from threshold
Runway 06/24
1,480 ft × 150 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,230 ft | |
| 06/24 | 1,480 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLP · Flippin | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r292° / 9.7 NM |
| HRO · Harrison | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r080° / 27.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 45AR. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- WATCH FOR WILD TURKEY & DEER ON ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- SLOPES TO CENTER FROM BOTH ENDS.
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 45AR 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 45AR
Thunder Ridge Ranch (45AR) is an airport in Flippin, AR, at 789 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,230 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 45AR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 45AR have a control tower?
No. Thunder Ridge Ranch is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 45AR?
Thunder Ridge Ranch has 2 runways; the longest is 2,230 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 45AR?
Thunder Ridge Ranch is in Flippin, AR, at an elevation of 789 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.3672, -92.6402.
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