5M4

VFR

FORDYCE MUNI

FORDYCE · ARKANSAS

Elev
193'
Longest RWY
3,183'05/23
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5M4
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,193'
MSL · field 193' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 23
H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 5M4

5M4 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KCDH (HARRELL FLD) · 24.0 NM away. Conditions at 5M4 may differ.

METAR · KCDH

Observed 05:35Z

KCDH 280535Z AUTO 21007KT 9SM BKN046 26/22 A2988 RMK AO2
Wind
210° @ 7 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,609 ft
Ceiling
4,600 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
3 NM NE
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMES H SMITH
Address
PO BOX 132, FORDYCE AR 71742

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
210° · 7 kt
RWY 23
224°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 23

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 23 · 224° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,193 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
05/23Favored44° / 224°3,183 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0560', trees, 1100' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 15
2365', trees, 850' from thr, 315' R of cntrln, slope 10

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
5M4 · 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
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • Deer and migratory birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The beacon operates from dusk to 0100.Show FAA
  • Runway 05/23 medium intensity runway lights operate from dusk to 0100.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours self service with credit card.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5M4

Answer card
ICAO
5M4
Name
FORDYCE MUNI
Location
FORDYCE, ARKANSAS
Elevation
193 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,193 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
05/23 · 3,183 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 23

Fordyce Muni sits in Fordyce, Arkansas. Field elevation is 193 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 3,183 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, so use the current Chart Supplement before you go. For light piston traffic, the usual starting point is 1,000 ft AGL unless local guidance says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Fordyce Municipal Airport. Fuel grades are not reported in the facts block. Published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours self service with credit card. The beacon and runway lights operate from dusk to 0100. Deer and migratory birds are reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure. Clearance delivery is handled through Memphis ARTCC by phone when needed. For any current procedure, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Fordyce Muni (5M4)?
Fordyce Muni has one runway. Runway 05/23 is 3,183 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Does 5M4 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 5M4. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated approach information before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at Fordyce Muni?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts block. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival. For light piston aircraft, 1,000 ft AGL is the usual starting point unless local guidance says otherwise.
Is Fordyce Muni towered?
No. Fordyce Muni is not a towered airport. CTAF is 122.9.
What fuel is available at Fordyce Muni?
The published remarks say 100LL is available as 24-hour self-serve fuel with credit card. Fuel grades are not otherwise reported in the facts block.
Which FBO is on the field at 5M4?
The on-field FBO listed is Fordyce Municipal Airport. Call (870) 313-2870 for current services and availability.
What are the lighting hours at Fordyce Muni?
The beacon operates from dusk to 0100. Runway 05/23 medium intensity runway lights also operate from dusk to 0100.
Are there wildlife hazards at Fordyce Muni?
Yes. Published remarks say deer and migratory birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan a careful scan on takeoff, landing and taxi.

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