Airport information
- FAA LID
- 51AS
- Coordinates
- 34.4834, -90.7157
- Elevation
- 174 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
- 2025/02
- Distance from city
- 6 SW
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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 08:19 PM | 01:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
Plan a flight from 51AS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,929 ft · ASPH-TURF (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,929 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UJM · Marvell | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r199° / 5.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 51AS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FACILITY ADDRESS.
- PRIDDELL8@ICLOUD.COM
- EAST 945 FT ASPH, WEST 1984 FT TURF.
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 51AS 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 51AS
Burks Airport (51AS) is an airport in Helena, AR, at 174 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,929 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51AS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 51AS have a control tower?
No. Burks Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 51AS?
Burks Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,929 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 51AS?
Burks Airport is in Helena, AR, at an elevation of 174 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.4834, -90.7157.
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