6M2

VFR

HORSESHOE BEND

HORSESHOE BEND · ARKANSAS

Elev
781.8'
Longest RWY
4,502'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6M2
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,781.8'
MSL · field 781.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +3 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF 6M2

6M2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBVX (BATESVILLE RGNL) · 30.2 NM away. Conditions at 6M2 may differ.

METAR · KBVX

Observed 06:56Z

KBVX 280656Z AUTO 29003KT 9SM FEW090 19/19 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND SW TSE36 SLP124 T01890189 $
Wind
290° @ 3 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.91 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,462 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ERIC SECRETAN
Address
704 W COMMERCE, HORSESHOE BEND AR 72512

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

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290° · 3 kt
RWY 31
305°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 305° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,782 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored125° / 305°4,502 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13110', trees, 1200' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 9
31PAPI 2-box left(3°)32', tree, 400' from thr, 225' R of cntrln, slope 6

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)-A
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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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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

  • For clearance delivery contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • Takeoff on runway 13 is recommended due to rapidly rising terrain northwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 13/31 and controlled by CTAF. The precision approach path indicator on runway 31 operates continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-serve fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13There is rapidly rising terrain with trees final approach to runway 13. Terrain rises 681 feet between 200 and 1100 feet from the runway end.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6M2

Answer card
ICAO
6M2
Name
HORSESHOE BEND
Location
HORSESHOE BEND, ARKANSAS
Elevation
781.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,781.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
13/31 · 4,502 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
290° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Horseshoe Bend Airport (6M2) is in Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas. Field elevation is 781.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 13/31, which is 4,502 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Horseshoe Bend Municipal. It carries 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.

This is a field where terrain matters. The remarks call out rapidly rising terrain and trees on final to runway 13. Takeoff on runway 13 is recommended because of rapidly rising terrain northwest of the airport. Deer are also reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on taxi and in the pattern. From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights are active on 13/31 and controlled by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 31 operates continuously. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC before departure if you need it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 6M2 Horseshoe Bend?
The airport has one runway, 13/31. It is 4,502 ft long and asphalt.
Is 6M2 a towered airport?
No. Horseshoe Bend has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does Horseshoe Bend have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 6M2. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure updates before you go.
What is the field elevation at 6M2?
Field elevation is 781.8 ft MSL.
What fuel is available at Horseshoe Bend Municipal?
The on-field FBO is Horseshoe Bend Municipal. It carries 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
What should I know about terrain at 6M2?
The published remarks warn of rapidly rising terrain and trees on final to runway 13. Takeoff on runway 13 is recommended because terrain rises northwest of the airport.
Are the runway lights available at night at Horseshoe Bend?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights on 13/31 are active from dusk to dawn and are controlled by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 31 operates continuously.
Are there wildlife hazards at 6M2?
Yes. Deer are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan for extra vigilance during taxi, takeoff and landing.

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6M2 Horseshoe Bend Airport