Airport information
- FAA LID
- 61AR
- Coordinates
- 36.3084, -92.5307
- Elevation
- 450 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- 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
- 1972/10
- Distance from city
- 3 N
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 | 08:31 PM | 01:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
Plan a flight from 61AR
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
2,800 ft × 24 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 2,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLP · Flippin | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r276° / 3.5 NM |
| HRO · Harrison | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r087° / 33 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 61AR. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FLY-IN HOMESITE DEVELOPMENT--FACILITIES BELONG TO OWNERS.
- 250-FOOT HILLS AND TREES WITHIN 1/4 MILE ALL AROUND ARPT.
- 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 61AR 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 61AR
The Valley Airport (61AR) is an airport in Cotter, AR, at 450 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 61AR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 61AR have a control tower?
No. The Valley Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 61AR?
The Valley Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 61AR?
The Valley Airport is in Cotter, AR, at an elevation of 450 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.3084, -92.5307.
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