KDEQ

VFR

J LYNN HELMS SEVIER COUNTY

DE QUEEN · ARKANSAS

Elev
354.8'
Longest RWY
5,001'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KDEQ J LYNN HELMS SEVIER COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 08/26
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KDEQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,354.8'
MSL · field 354.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 26
H/W +6 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF KDEQ

Current METAR

Observed 21:53Z

KDEQ 112153Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM FEW049 BKN065 32/24 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP094 T03220244
Wind
210° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
32°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,592 ft
Ceiling
6,500 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 W
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
DEQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
SCOTT SIMMONS
Address
PO BOX 206, DEQUEEN AR 71832

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° · 10 kt
RWY 26
259°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 26

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 26 · 259° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,355 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/26Favored79° / 259°5,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)25', tree, 1075' from thr, 10' R of cntrln, slope 35
26PAPI 2-box left(3°)45', trees, 1500' from thr, 400' R of cntrln, slope 28

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 KDEQ J LYNN HELMS SEVIER COUNTY in DE QUEEN, ARKANSAS, showing runways 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 08
KDEQ · 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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • (E81) TWY EXIT SIGNS.
  • FOR CD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.

Lighting notes

  • DUSK-DAWN. ACTVT REIL RWY 08 & 26; PAPI RWY 08 & 26; MIRL RWY 08/26 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL 24 HR SELF SERVE WITH MAJOR CC (100LL & JET A)

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 26+6 FT FENCE 198 FT FM RY END 100 FT L.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • MANAGERSECONDARY PHONE #: 870-582-5414

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KDEQ

Answer card
ICAO
KDEQ
Name
J LYNN HELMS SEVIER COUNTY
Location
DE QUEEN, ARKANSAS
Elevation
354.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,354.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
08/26 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 26

J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport sits in De Queen, Arkansas. Field elevation is 354.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 5,001 ft long with asphalt pavement. The field is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston pattern reference unless local procedures or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. The airport has a single on-field FBO, Sevier County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours self-serve with major credit cards. The published remarks also note runway end identifier lights, PAPI on both runway ends and medium intensity runway lights that are controlled on the CTAF.

For a first trip in, pay attention to the runway 26 fence note. There is a 6-foot fence 198 feet from the runway end and 100 feet left of centerline. Taxiway exit signs are installed. For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC. If you need current operating details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KDEQ and what surface does it have?
KDEQ has one runway. Runway 08/26 is 5,001 ft long and asphalt. That is the only runway on the field.
Is there an ILS at J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KDEQ. Check the current Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedures before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KDEQ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL as the standard light-piston reference unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KDEQ towered?
No. KDEQ is not a towered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KDEQ?
Sevier County Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Fuel is available 24 hours self-serve with major credit cards.
What should I know about night operations at KDEQ?
The runway end identifier lights are active from dusk to dawn on runways 08 and 26. PAPI is also published on both ends. The medium intensity runway lights are controlled on the CTAF.
Is there anything on the runway 26 end that affects landing?
Yes. The published remarks note a 6-foot fence 198 feet from the runway end and 100 feet left of centerline on the runway 26 end. Brief that on short final.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KDEQ?
The published remark says to contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584 for clearance delivery. For local airport details, call the airport operator directly at the number in the Chart Supplement.

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