Airport information
- FAA LID
- AR82
- Coordinates
- 34.1712, -92.6960
- Elevation
- 492 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 05:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 01:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:55 PM | 01:55Z |
Plan a flight from AR82
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
1,700 ft × 50 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOT · Hot Springs | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r129° / 26.9 NM |
| PBF · Pine Bluff | VOR-DME | 116.00 | r259° / 38.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for AR82. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for AR82.
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 AR82 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 AR82
Gillespie Strip (AR82) is an airport in Leola, AR, at 492 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for AR82, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at AR82?
Gillespie Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is AR82?
Gillespie Strip is in Leola, AR, at an elevation of 492 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.1712, -92.6960.
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