Airport information
- FAA LID
- AR46
- Coordinates
- 35.1889, -91.0501
- Elevation
- 220 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JONESBORO
- Attendance
- MON-SAT 0900-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/10
- Distance from city
- 8 SE
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 | 08:22 PM | 01:22Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 01:52Z |
Plan a flight from AR46
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
2,640 ft × 90 ft · ASPH-TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 75 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 225 ft
- Heading
- 279° mag · 282° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,640 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GQE · Gilmore | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r247° / 29.6 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AR46. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- NORTH 2200 FT OF RWY ASPH, REMAINDER TURF.
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 AR46 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 AR46
Penrose Airport (AR46) is an airport in McCrory, AR, at 220 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,640 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AR46, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AR46 have a control tower?
No. Penrose Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AR46?
Penrose Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,640 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AR46?
Penrose Airport is in McCrory, AR, at an elevation of 220 ft MSL. Coordinates: 35.1889, -91.0501.
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