Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5AR8
- Coordinates
- 36.4072, -93.4642
- Elevation
- 1,365 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- DE RIDDER
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2022/05
- Distance from city
- 5 NW
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 | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from 5AR8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 8
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 8 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 8/26
2,460 ft- Heading
- 85° true
- Heading
- 265° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26 | 2,460 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRO · Harrison | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r290° / 13.3 NM |
| RZC · Razorback | VORTAC | 116.40 | r069° / 33.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5AR8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 5AR8 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 5AR8
Hostetler's Airfield (5AR8) is an airport in Green Forest, AR, at 1,365 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,460 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5AR8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5AR8 have a control tower?
No. Hostetler's Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5AR8?
Hostetler's Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,460 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5AR8?
Hostetler's Airfield is in Green Forest, AR, at an elevation of 1,365 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.4072, -93.4642.
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