Airport information
- FAA LID
- 48AR
- Coordinates
- 35.4847, -90.8411
- Elevation
- 240 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JONESBORO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2014/07
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:22 PM | 01:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
Plan a flight from 48AR
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,800 ft × 20 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GQE · Gilmore | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r291° / 19.6 NM |
| JBR · Jonesboro | VOR-DME | 108.60 | r206° / 26.5 NM |
| ARG · Walnut Ridge | VORTAC | 114.50 | r168° / 37.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 48AR. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD ALL OPNS ARE CONDUCTED IN VFR WEATHER CONDS. THE POWER LINES NORTH OF DEP END OF RY 36 ALONG HWY 214 ARE MARKED WITH ORANGE AVIATION MARKERS.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
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 48AR 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 48AR
Whirlwind Aviation Airport (48AR) is an airport in Fisher, AR, at 240 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 48AR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 48AR have a control tower?
No. Whirlwind Aviation Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 48AR?
Whirlwind Aviation Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 48AR?
Whirlwind Aviation Airport is in Fisher, AR, at an elevation of 240 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.4847, -90.8411.
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