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Thompson-Robbins Airport

HEE · KHEE · West Helena, AR · 242 ft elevation · var 1E · Non-towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KHEE / HEE
Coordinates
34.5766, -90.6762
Elevation
242 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
JONESBORO
NOTAM facility
JBR
Attendance
MON-FRI DALGT; SAT 0800-1200
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1942/09
Distance from city
5 NW

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
05:21 AM10:21Z
Sunrise05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunset08:19 PM01:19Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:48 PM01:48Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:48 PM → 05:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:19 PM → 04:50 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 09/27 & 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 ON CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (left) · 36: 4-light PAPI (left).

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

Traffic pattern

09TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 09 · 089°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,202 ft MSL · 960 AGL
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,202 ft MSL · 960 AGL on a 45°.

Runway 09/27

3,011 ft × 60 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 16k.

09
Heading
089° mag · 90° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 25 ft, 725 ft from threshold, 115 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
27
Heading
269° mag · 270° true
Markings
basic
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 18/36

5,001 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 15k.

18
Heading
179° mag · 180° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
36
Heading
359° mag · 0° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
CNTR135.3MEMPHIS CNTR
UNIC122.8CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
UJM · MarvellVOR-DME109.60r316° / 0.1 NM

Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗

Minimums & Hot Spots

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
HELENA WEST HELENA
CITY OF HELENA / WEST HELENA, 226 PERRY STR, HELENA, AR
(870) 817-7400
Manager
BILL BROTHERS
PO BOX 2948, WEST HELENA, AR
870-714-1844

Remarks FAA

  • (E81) TWY EXIT & GUIDANCE SIGNS.
  • NUMEROUS AGRICULTURE OPS FEB THRU OCT.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 09/27 & 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 ON CONSLY.

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 KHEE 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 KHEE

Thompson-Robbins Airport (HEE · KHEE) is an airport in West Helena, AR, at 242 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,001 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHEE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KHEE have a control tower?

No. Thompson-Robbins Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at KHEE?

Thompson-Robbins Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,001 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KHEE?

Thompson-Robbins Airport is in West Helena, AR, at an elevation of 242 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.5766, -90.6762.

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