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Drake Field

FYV · KFYV · Fayetteville, AR · 1,251 ft elevation · var 2E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KFYV / FYV
Coordinates
36.0051, -94.1701
Elevation
1,251 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JONESBORO
NOTAM facility
FYV
Attendance
MON-FRI 0600-2200; SAT-SUN 0800-2000
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
3 S

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:30 AM10:30Z
Sunrise06:00 AM11:00Z
Sunset08:37 PM01:37Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:07 PM02:07Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:07 PM → 05:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:37 PM → 05:00 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD MIRL RWY 16/34 PRESET MED INTST. ACTVT ODALS RWY 16 & 34; PAPI RWY 34 - CTAF. on 128.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 16: 4-light PAPI (left) + ODALS · 34: 4-light PAPI (left) + ODALS.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

16TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 16 · 167°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,100 ft MSL · 849 AGL
CTAF
128.0

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,100 ft MSL · 849 AGL on a 45°.

Runway 16/34

6,005 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 287k, Dual tandem 194k, Double dual tandem 773k.

16
Heading
167° mag · 169° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ODALS
Instrument landing
LOC/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (FYV)
Traffic pattern
Left
34
Heading
347° mag · 349° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3.5°)
Approach lights
ODALS
Instrument landing
LDA/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (LFH) · GS 3.50°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 263 ft, 5,585 ft from threshold, 958 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D121RAZORBACK APP/DEP
ATIS133.1
CTAF128
GND121.8
RDO122.3JONESBORO RDO
TWR128
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
DAK · DrakeVOR-DME108.80r143° / 2.6 NM
RZC · RazorbackVORTAC116.40r185° / 14.7 NM
FSM · Fort SmithVORTAC110.40r001° / 37.4 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Departures

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE
113 MOUNTAIN ST, FAYETTEVILLE, AR
479-575-8330
Manager
JARED RABREN
4500 S SCHOOL SUITE F, FAYETTEVILLE, AR
(479) 718-7644

Remarks FAA

  • 24 HR PPR FOR ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR 479-718-7642 & FAX FBO 479-718-7646.
  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD MIRL RWY 16/34 PRESET MED INTST. ACTVT ODALS RWY 16 & 34; PAPI RWY 34 - CTAF.
  • DIRECTOR, AVIATION.
  • FOR FUEL AFTER HRS CALL 479-443-4343; FEE CHARGED. SELF SERVICE AVBL 24 HRS.
  • PCR VALUE: 530/F/C/W/T

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 KFYV 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 KFYV

Drake Field (FYV · KFYV) is an airport in Fayetteville, AR, at 1,251 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,005 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFYV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KFYV have a control tower?

Yes. Drake Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KFYV?

Drake Field has 1 runway; the longest is 6,005 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KFYV?

Drake Field is in Fayetteville, AR, at an elevation of 1,251 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.0051, -94.1701.

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