Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6AR1
- Coordinates
- 36.2779, -94.1966
- Elevation
- 1,300 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JONESBORO
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1994/05
- Distance from city
- 4 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 | 05:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 6AR1
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
1,200 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 35 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RZC · Razorback | VORTAC | 116.40 | r293° / 4.1 NM |
| DAK · Drake | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r353° / 14.1 NM |
| EOS · Neosho | VOR-DME | 117.30 | r154° / 35.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6AR1. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC RAZORBACK APCH 479-649-2416, WHEN APCH CLSD 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 6AR1 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 6AR1
Elder Airstrip (6AR1) is an airport in Cave Springs, AR, at 1,300 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6AR1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6AR1 have a control tower?
No. Elder Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6AR1?
Elder Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6AR1?
Elder Airstrip is in Cave Springs, AR, at an elevation of 1,300 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.2779, -94.1966.
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