4A5

VFR

SEARCY COUNTY

MARSHALL · ARKANSAS

Elev
963.6'
Longest RWY
4,003'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 4A5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,963.6'
MSL · field 963.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 4A5

4A5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCCA (CLINTON MUNI) · 20.6 NM away. Conditions at 4A5 may differ.

METAR · KCCA

Observed 07:15Z

KCCA 280715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 BKN070 21/17 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.92 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,915 ft
Ceiling
5,500 ft AGL
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 SW
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOE WILSON, CHAIRMAN
Address
P.O. BOX 1033, MARSHALL AR 72650

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

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 05
051°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 05

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 05 · 051° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,964 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/2351° / 231°4,003 ftASPH23 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
05PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)
23PAPI 2-box left(3.25°)

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 05
4A5 · IAP
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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • Lighted tower 2059 feet mean sea level and 299 feet above ground level on mountain top 1 mile east of airport.Show FAA
  • Deer on and in vicinity of airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate runway end identifier lights on runways 05 and 23; medium intensity runway lights on runways 05 and 23 are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf service 100 low lead aviation gasoline available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 23Runway 23 runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicator out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 05Runway 05 runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicator out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 05Precision approach path indicator unusable 9 degrees each side of centerline.Show FAA
  • 23Precision approach path indicator unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Provided existing Searcy County airport closed prior to operations being conducted at new airport.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 4A5

Answer card
ICAO
4A5
Name
SEARCY COUNTY
Location
MARSHALL, ARKANSAS
Elevation
963.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,963.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 4,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Searcy County Airport sits in Marshall, Arkansas. Field elevation is 963.6 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 05/23, which is 4,003 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan with the current chart and the weather you actually have.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or current Chart Supplement remarks say otherwise. Runway lighting is CTAF-controlled on 05 and 23. The runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends are reported out of service indefinitely. The PAPI is also noted as unusable outside a limited centerline band on each end. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Searcy County Airport has one on-field FBO. Searcy County Airport carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card. For clearance delivery, Memphis ARTCC is listed in the remarks. There is also a note about a lighted tower on the mountain top about 1 mile east of the airport. The field is a straightforward non-towered stop. The terrain and wildlife make it worth flying a disciplined pattern and a careful final.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 4A5?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Does Searcy County Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 4A5. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is 4A5 towered or non-towered?
4A5 has no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.
What runway does Searcy County Airport use?
The airport has one runway, 05/23. It is 4,003 ft long with an asphalt surface.
Is self-serve 100LL available at 4A5?
Yes. The remarks say self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card. The on-field FBO listed is Searcy County Airport.
Are the runway lights at 4A5 pilot-controlled?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights on 05 and 23 are controlled by CTAF. The runway end identifier lights are also activated on those runways.
Are there any lighting or PAPI issues at Searcy County Airport?
Yes. The remarks say the runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends are out of service indefinitely. The PAPI is also noted as unusable outside the published centerline limits.
What should a first-time pilot watch for at 4A5?
Watch for deer on and near the airport. Also note the lighted tower on the mountain top about 1 mile east of the field. Use the current Chart Supplement for any updated local remarks before arrival.

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