3M0

VFR

GASTONS

LAKEVIEW · ARKANSAS

Elev
479'
Longest RWY
3,200'06/24
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:56Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3M0
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,300'
MSL · field 479' + 821 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 06
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF 3M0

3M0 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFLP (MARION COUNTY RGNL) · 3.9 NM away. Conditions at 3M0 may differ.

METAR · KFLP

Observed 06:56Z

KFLP 300656Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01110061
Wind
020° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.07 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
-72 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
1 NM S
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
Pattern altitude
821 ft AGL · 1,300 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CLINT GASTON
Address
GASTONS WHITE RIVER RESORT, LAKEVIEW AR 72642

Flight service · Hours

FSS JBR
JONESBORO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0630 - 2100

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
020° · 4 kt
RWY 06
064°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 06

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 06 · 064° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,300 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
06/24Favored64° / 244°3,200 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0610', road, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
2490', tree, 200' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 2

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
3M0 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • All aircraft land on runway 24 and take off from runway 06.Show FAA
  • Runway 24 has a 20-foot drop 50 feet from the end of the runway.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available during daylight hours only.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 06Runways 06 and 24 are marked with white day markers.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Pre-dates the Airport Traffic Control Tower.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 3M0

Answer card
ICAO
3M0
Name
GASTONS
Location
LAKEVIEW, ARKANSAS
Elevation
479 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,300 ft MSL (821 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
06/24 · 3,200 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
020° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 06

Gastons (3M0) sits in Lakeview, Arkansas. Field elevation is 479 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 06/24 is 3,200 ft of turf, which is the longest runway on the field. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 821 ft AGL. That works out to 1,300 ft MSL. The published remarks matter here. The field predates the airport traffic control tower. Runway 24 has a 20-foot drop 50 feet from the end of the runway. The Chart Supplement also says all aircraft land on runway 24. They take off from runway 06. Runways 06 and 24 are marked with white day markers.

Gaston's White River Resort is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available during daylight hours only. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449. First-time pilots should plan for a turf runway, a non-towered pattern and the runway 24 drop-off near the end. Verify current procedures with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 3M0 Gastons?
Pattern altitude is 821 ft AGL, which is 1,300 ft MSL. Use that published value rather than calculating from field elevation.
Does Gastons have a control tower?
No. 3M0 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and coordinate with other aircraft in the pattern.
What runway does Gastons use for landing and takeoff?
The published remark says all aircraft land on runway 24. They take off from runway 06. That is important local guidance, so brief it before arrival.
How long is the runway at 3M0?
Gastons has one runway, 06/24 and it is 3,200 ft long. It is turf, so plan performance accordingly.
Is there an ILS at Gastons?
No ILS approaches are published for 3M0. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you fly in.
Which FBO is on the field at Gastons?
Gaston's White River Resort is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available during daylight hours only.
What should I know about runway 24 at Gastons?
Runway 24 has a 20-foot drop 50 feet from the end of the runway. Treat that as a real departure and landing consideration, especially on a turf strip.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 3M0?
The published remark says to contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449 for clearance delivery. Confirm current procedures with them before departure.

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