7M9

VFR

SALEM

SALEM · ARKANSAS

Elev
786.7'
Longest RWY
3,489'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 7M9
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,786.7'
MSL · field 786.7' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF 7M9

7M9 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBPK (BAXTER COUNTY) · 30.9 NM away. Conditions at 7M9 may differ.

METAR · KBPK

Observed 04:53Z

KBPK 280453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01890178 PWINO
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,505 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 S
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ELBERT LAYNE
Address
PO BOX 1015, SALEM AR 72576

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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Calm
RWY 02
020°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 020° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,787 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/2020° / 200°3,489 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0250', hill, 200' from thr, 150' R of cntrln, slope 0
2025', tree, 500' from thr, 75' R of cntrln, slope 12

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
7M9 · 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
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
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

  • All aircraft land on runway 20 and take off on runway 02.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • Runway 02 has a 3-foot ditch at the end of the runway extending 700 feet along the east side of the runway.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 02/20 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel service call 870-371-0756 or 870-371-1025. There is no fee.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 20There are 60-foot trees 50 feet left of the centerline 100 feet from the runway end and a 10-foot road 50 feet from the runway end at runway 20.Show FAA
  • 02There is a 50-foot hill 20 feet from the threshold on both sides of the centerline at runway 02.Show FAA
  • 02The approach slope is 14 to 1 to the displaced threshold at runway 02.Show FAA
  • 20The approach slope is 37 to 1 to the displaced threshold at runway 20.Show FAA
  • 02The obstruction light is out of service indefinitely at runway 02.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 7M9

Answer card
ICAO
7M9
Name
SALEM
Location
SALEM, ARKANSAS
Elevation
786.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,786.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 3,489 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Salem Airport sits in Salem, Arkansas. Field elevation is 786.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 02/20 is 3,489 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Salem Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (870) 371-0756 for fuel or current service details.

This field has several published runway notes that matter on arrival. Aircraft land on runway 20. Aircraft take off on runway 02. Runway 02 has an obstruction light out of service indefinitely. There is also a ditch along the east side near runway 02. A hill sits close to the threshold. Runway 20 has trees and a road near the departure end. Deer are reported on and near the runway, so keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing. Medium intensity runway lights are activated by CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC by phone before departure. A first-time pilot should plan a careful stabilized approach. Brief the displaced threshold notes. Verify current runway condition and lighting before going in.

Frequently asked questions

What runway should I expect to use at Salem Airport (7M9)?
Published remarks say aircraft land on runway 20. Aircraft take off on runway 02. Brief the displaced threshold and nearby obstructions before you go in.
What is the pattern altitude at 7M9?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Does Salem Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 7M9. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before the flight.
Is 7M9 towered or uncontrolled?
7M9 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at Salem Airport?
Salem Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (870) 371-0756 for current service details.
Are the runway lights at 7M9 pilot-controlled?
Yes. The medium intensity runway lights on 02/20 are activated by CTAF. Use 122.9 for lighting control.
What runway hazards should I know about at 7M9?
Runway 02 has a ditch along the east side near the end. A hill is close to the threshold. Runway 20 has trees and a road near the departure end. Deer are also reported on and near the runway.
How do I get clearance delivery for Salem Airport?
The published remark says to contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures before departure.

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