5M5 Crystal Lake Airport

Before you fly into 5M5

Conditions

LIFR

Very low · even IFR may divert

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,177.8'

MSL · field 1,177.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 31

H/W +10 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF 5M5

5M5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KXNA (NORTHWEST ARKANSAS NTL) · 7.6 NM away. Conditions at 5M5 may differ.

METAR · KXNA

Observed 12:32Z

KXNA 081232Z 32010G17KT 1 1/2SM R16L/3500VP6000FT +TSRA BR SCT008 OVC013 19/19 A2997 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1202 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB09 TSB20 P0053 T01890189

Wind: 320° @ 10G17 kt
Visibility: 0.5 SM
Temp / Dew: 19°C / 19°C
Altimeter: 29.97 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,878 ft
Ceiling: 1,300 ft AGL
Rules: LIFR

5M5 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KXNA (NORTHWEST ARKANSAS NTL) · 7.6 NM away. Conditions at 5M5 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 10 00:00Z–11 00:00Z

TAF KXNA 092325Z 1000/1024 19013G20KT P6SM SCT045 FM100100 18009KT P6SM FEW035 SCT250 FM101300 20015G23KT P6SM SCT025 BKN100 FM101800 20015G25KT P6SM SCT050 SCT250

BASEVFR

10 00:00Z–10 01:00Z

Wind: 190° at 13 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 4,500 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: KANSAS CITY
ARTCC: ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility: JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: LANCE DIXON
Phone: 479-220-5047
Address: 18820 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD, DECATUR AR 72722

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

320° · 10 kt

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RWY 31

311°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
13/31Favored	131° / 311°	3,863 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
13	—	—	—	—	—	—	55', trees, 450' from thr, 185' R of cntrln, slope 4
31	—	—	—	—	—	—	41', trees, 300' from thr, 125' 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 5M5 CRYSTAL LAKE in DECATUR, ARKANSAS, showing runways 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

5M5 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13

5M5 · IAP

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 (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Hangar
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.99

H71·MidAmerica Industrial Airport·43.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.10

1K8·South Grand Lake Regional Airport·30 nm

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

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.99atH71MidAmerica Industrial Airport43.4 nm
Jet A$6.10at1K8South Grand Lake Regional Airport30 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

BE ALERT FOR +176 FT TWR APRXLY 1300 FT N OF RY 13.
DEER & GEESE ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC RAZORBACK APCH 479-649-2416, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Approach & departure obstructions

13NSTD THLD MARKINGS DUE TO SIZE.
31NSTD THLD MARKNIGS DUE TO SIZE.

Other notes

PRE DATES THE ACT.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 5M5

Answer card

ICAO: 5M5
Name: CRYSTAL LAKE
Location: DECATUR, ARKANSAS
Elevation: 1,177.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,177.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 13/31 · 3,863 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 5
Magnetic variation: 3°
Current flight rules: LIFR
Current wind: 320° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 31

Crystal Lake Airport sits in Decatur, Arkansas. Field elevation is 1,177.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,863 ft long with an asphalt surface. No tower is published here, so plan for CTAF traffic and standard self-announced operations. Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston planning, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published at 5M5. That matters if you are planning an IFR arrival in lower weather. Check the current Chart Supplement and the airport operator for the latest approach and airport notes before you launch. Published remarks also flag nonstandard threshold markings on both runway ends. There is a 176-foot tower about 1,300 ft north of runway 13. Deer and geese are reported on and near the airport. Keep a sharp scan on climbout and final.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability. Clearance delivery is handled through Razorback Approach when it is open. When approach is closed, contact Memphis ARTCC using the numbers in the Chart Supplement. This is a small field with a single runway. Plan your arrival with the terrain, wildlife and obstacle picture in mind.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Crystal Lake (5M5)?

5M5 has one runway. Runway 13/31 is 3,863 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field because it is the only one.

What is the pattern altitude at 5M5?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For light piston planning, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.

Does Crystal Lake Airport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for 5M5. If you need IFR arrival planning, check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before departure.

Is 5M5 towered?

No tower is published for Crystal Lake Airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and verify any local procedures with the airport operator or current Chart Supplement.

Which frequencies should I have ready for 5M5?

CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Published approach and clearance frequencies are 121.0, 126.6 and 244.575 for Razorback Approach or Departure. Use the current Chart Supplement for the latest frequency notes before flight.

What should I watch for on final to runway 13 or 31 at 5M5?

Published remarks call out nonstandard threshold markings on both runway ends. There is also a 176-foot tower about 1,300 ft north of runway 13. Keep that in mind on approach and departure.

Are there wildlife hazards at Crystal Lake Airport?

Yes. Deer and geese are reported on and near the airport. Expect a wildlife scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. This is especially important at low light.

Are there any on-field FBOs at 5M5?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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