5M5

VFR

CRYSTAL LAKE

DECATUR · ARKANSAS

Elev
1,177.8'
Longest RWY
3,863'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 5M5 CRYSTAL LAKE showing runway layout — runways 13/31
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 5M5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,177.8'
MSL · field 1,177.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

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 08:53Z

KXNA 120853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 21/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02060189 50001 $
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
21°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,118 ft
Ceiling
12,000 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
2 NM NE
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LANCE DIXON
Address
18820 CRYSTAL LAKE ROAD, DECATUR AR 72722

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 13
131°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 13

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 13 · 131° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,178 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31131° / 311°3,863 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1355', trees, 450' from thr, 185' R of cntrln, slope 4
3141', 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
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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
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.

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
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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