Airport information
- FAA LID
- 78AR
- Coordinates
- 36.4859, -92.8632
- Elevation
- 819 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JONESBORO
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/07
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:03 PM | 02:03Z |
Plan a flight from 78AR
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,600 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRO · Harrison | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r055° / 19.7 NM |
| FLP · Flippin | VOR-DME | 112.80 | r297° / 22.5 NM |
| DGD · Dogwood | VORTAC | 109.40 | r173° / 32.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 78AR. 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 78AR 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 78AR
Cedar Crest Airstrip (78AR) is an airport in Diamond City, AR, at 819 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 78AR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 78AR have a control tower?
No. Cedar Crest Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 78AR?
Cedar Crest Airstrip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 78AR?
Cedar Crest Airstrip is in Diamond City, AR, at an elevation of 819 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.4859, -92.8632.
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