Airport information
- FAA LID
- AR79
- Coordinates
- 33.6935, -91.3796
- Elevation
- 150 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JONESBORO
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1990/03
- Distance from city
- 3 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 | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunset | 08:19 PM | 01:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
Plan a flight from AR79
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
3,750 ft × 150 ft · CONC-TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 100 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 3,750 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MON · Monticello | VOR-DME | 111.60 | r061° / 18.6 NM |
| GLH · Greenville | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r293° / 22.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AR79. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- RWY 0927 1000 FT X 25 FT CONC SUPERIMPOSED, 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 AR79 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 AR79
Flying G Ranch Airport (AR79) is an airport in Tillar, AR, at 150 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,750 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AR79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does AR79 have a control tower?
No. Flying G Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at AR79?
Flying G Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,750 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AR79?
Flying G Ranch Airport is in Tillar, AR, at an elevation of 150 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6935, -91.3796.
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