Airport information
- FAA LID
- AR17
- Coordinates
- 34.9834, -90.9151
- Elevation
- 207 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JONESBORO
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1992/11
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:21 PM | 01:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:50 PM | 01:50Z |
Plan a flight from AR17
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,200 ft × 20 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Plines, 60 ft, 3,000 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UJM · Marvell | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r333° / 27.2 NM |
| GQE · Gilmore | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r221° / 30.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AR17. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 AR17 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 AR17
Burns Aerodrome (AR17) is an airport in Palestine, AR, at 207 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 AR17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AR17 have a control tower?
No. Burns Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AR17?
Burns Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AR17?
Burns Aerodrome is in Palestine, AR, at an elevation of 207 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.9834, -90.9151.
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