4F8 Wilson Airport | Stephens, AR

Before you fly into 4F8

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,230'

MSL · field 230' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 20

H/W +15 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 4F8

4F8 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAGO (RALPH C WEISER FLD) · 15.3 NM away. Conditions at 4F8 may differ.

METAR · KAGO

Observed 05:35Z

KAGO 280535Z AUTO 19015G22KT 9SM SCT044 SCT050 25/21 A2985 RMK A01

Wind: 190° @ 15G22 kt
Visibility: 9 SM
Temp / Dew: 25°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.85 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 1,572 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

4F8 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KELD (SOUTH ARKANSAS RGNL AT GOODWIN FLD) · 18.0 NM away. Conditions at 4F8 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 06:00Z–29 06:00Z

TAF KELD 280525Z 2806/2906 17007KT P6SM SCT035 SCT180 BKN250 TEMPO 2809/2813 BKN025 FM281300 16006KT P6SM OVC015 FM281600 16010KT P6SM VCTS OVC030CB FM281800 17010KT P6SM VCTS BKN035CB FM290000 17010KT P6SM VCTS SCT040CB BKN180 OVC250

BASEVFR

28 06:00Z–28 13:00Z

Wind: 170° at 7 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 25,000 ft, Scattered 3,500 ft, Scattered 18,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 2 NM NE
VFR sectional: MEMPHIS
ARTCC: ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility: JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: RICHARD WILLIAMSON
Phone: 870-510-5874
Address: PO BOX 85, STAMPS AR 71860

Flight service · Hours

FSS JBR: JONESBORO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 15 kt

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RWY 20

193°M

Head/Tail

+15 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 20

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
02/20Favored	13° / 193°	3,000 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
02	—	—	—	—	—	—	60', trees, 450' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 4
20	—	—	—	—	—	—	60', trees, 375' from thr, 90' 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.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

4F8 · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

4F8 · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: No
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.31

F43·El Dorado Downtown Airport·24.8 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$8.84

KTXK·Signature Aviation·46.9 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.31atF43El Dorado Downtown Airport24.8 nm
Jet A$8.84atKTXKSignature Aviation46.9 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

The beacon is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

02/20Runway lights are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

20Markings on runway 20 are faded.Show FAA
02Markings on runway 02 are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

02/20Runway 02-20 has many longitudinal cracks with vegetation.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4F8

Answer card

ICAO: 4F8
Name: WILSON
Location: STEPHENS, ARKANSAS
Elevation: 230 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,230 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 02/20 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 4°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 190° at 15 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 20

Wilson Airport (4F8) sits in Stephens, Arkansas. Field elevation is 230 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,000 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 1,230 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Verify before you fly. Published remarks matter here. Runway lights are out of service indefinitely. The airport beacon is also out of service indefinitely. Runway 02/20 has longitudinal cracks with vegetation. Markings on both ends are faded. Runway 20 is specifically noted as faded. Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.

For clearance delivery, Fort Worth ARTCC is listed in the remarks. If you need current operational details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or contact the airport operator directly. This is a small non-towered field. Plan your arrival with the runway condition, wildlife and lighting status in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Wilson Airport (4F8)?

Wilson has one runway, 02/20. It is 3,000 ft long and asphalt.

Does 4F8 have a control tower?

No. Wilson Airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

What is the pattern altitude at Wilson Airport?

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That is 1,230 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

Are there any ILS approaches at 4F8?

No ILS approaches are published for Wilson Airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before planning IFR work.

Are the runway lights working at Wilson Airport?

No. The published remarks say the runway lights are out of service indefinitely. The beacon is also out of service indefinitely.

What runway condition issues should I know about at 4F8?

Runway 02/20 has many longitudinal cracks with vegetation. Markings are faded on runway 02 and runway 20.

Are deer a concern at Wilson Airport?

Yes. The published remarks say deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Treat that as a real arrival and departure hazard, especially at low light.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Wilson Airport?

The published remarks direct pilots to Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584 for clearance delivery. For other current operational details, contact the airport operator or check the current FAA Chart Supplement.

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