55M

VFR

JB WEST MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

STAR CITY · ARKANSAS

Elev
398'
Longest RWY
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR00:53Z
VFR sectional · 55M
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Before you fly into 55M
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,398'
MSL · field 398' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 55M

55M does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPBF (PINEBLUFF RGNL/GRIDER FLD) · 15.3 NM away. Conditions at 55M may differ.

METAR · KPBF

Observed 00:53Z

KPBF 100053Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 32/23 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134 T03170233 PWINO
Wind
190° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
32°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,521 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
2 NM SW
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Not published.

Flight service · Hours

FSS JBR
JONESBORO1-800-WX-BRIEF

Frequencies

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No frequencies.

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 6 kt

Pattern entry · RWY

No runway selected.
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
55M · 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
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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.

No airport notes published for this field.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 55M

Answer card
ICAO
55M
Name
JB WEST MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
Location
STAR CITY, ARKANSAS
Elevation
398 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,398 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
0
Longest runway
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
0
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 6 kt
Favored runway now

JB West Municipal Airport sits in Star City, Arkansas. The field elevation is 398 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest runway is 18/36 at 3,000 ft of asphalt. The airport is not towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. With the field at 398 ft MSL, that works out to about 1,398 ft MSL. Runway 18 and runway 36 markings are reported as faded, so plan for a careful look on short final and on rollout.

Star City Municipal Airport is on the field and carries AVGAS 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC before departure if you need IFR coordination. The airport sits in flat Arkansas terrain, so the main pilot concern is straightforward local traffic and runway identification rather than terrain. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at 55M and how long is it?
55M has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,000 ft long and asphalt.
Does JB West Municipal Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 55M. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 55M?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is 55M towered?
No. 55M is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Which fuel is available at JB West Municipal Airport?
The on-field FBO is Star City Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
Are there any runway marking issues at 55M?
Yes. The published remarks say runway 18 and runway 36 markings are faded. Give yourself extra time to identify the runway and confirm alignment on the approach.
Who do I contact for IFR clearance at 55M?
The published remarks say to contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449 for clearance delivery.
Is there a noise abatement or curfew at 55M?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

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