KHEE

VFR

THOMPSON-ROBBINS

HELENA/WEST HELENA · ARKANSAS

Elev
241.7'
Longest RWY
5,001'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KHEE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,201.7'
MSL · field 241.7' + 960 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +14 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KHEE

KHEE does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUTA (TUNICA MUNI) · 17.5 NM away. Conditions at KHEE may differ.

METAR · KUTA

Observed 04:15Z

KUTA 280415Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM OVC043 27/23 A2987 RMK AO2 T02680230 $
Wind
190° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,802 ft
Ceiling
4,300 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
5 NM NW
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
Pattern altitude
960 ft AGL · 1,202 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BILL BROTHERS
Address
PO BOX 2948, WEST HELENA AR 72390

Flight service · Hours

FSS JBR
JONESBORO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · DALGT
  • SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 14 kt
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,202 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored179° / 359°5,001 ftASPHStandard L
09/2789° / 269°3,011 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)
0925', tree, 725' from thr, 115' R of cntrln, slope 20

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) RWY 18
KHEE · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,SALES

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • Numerous agriculture operations occur from February through October.Show FAA
  • Taxiway exit and guidance signs are present.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runways 09/27 and 18/36 by using the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators are on continuously for runways 18 and 36.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KHEE

Answer card
ICAO
KHEE
Name
THOMPSON-ROBBINS
Location
HELENA/WEST HELENA, ARKANSAS
Elevation
241.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,201.7 ft MSL (960 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Thompson-Robbins sits in Helena/West Helena, Arkansas. Field elevation is 241.7 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is 18/36 at 5,001 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

Pattern altitude is 960 ft AGL. That puts the traffic pattern at 1,201.7 ft MSL. No ILS approaches are published here, so plan your arrival with the current chart and your own situational awareness. South Delta Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Their phone is (870) 572-9011.

Published remarks matter here. Medium intensity runway lights on 09/27 and 18/36 are activated by using the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators are on continuously for runways 18 and 36. Memphis ARTCC handles clearance delivery. The published numbers are 901-368-8453 and 901-368-8449. Expect a lot of agriculture traffic from February through October. Taxiway exit and guidance signs are present. For a first visit, treat this as a non-towered field with active local traffic, seasonal ag operations and a long enough primary runway for most general aviation arrivals. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other operating notes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KHEE?
Pattern altitude is 960 ft AGL. That is 1,201.7 ft MSL at Thompson-Robbins.
Does KHEE have a control tower?
No. KHEE is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic and runway lighting activation.
What is the longest runway at Thompson-Robbins?
The longest runway is 18/36 at 5,001 ft asphalt. That is the primary runway length to plan around for most arrivals.
Are there any ILS approaches at KHEE?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at KHEE?
South Delta Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (870) 572-9011 for current services.
How do you activate the runway lights at Thompson-Robbins?
The medium intensity runway lights on 09/27 and 18/36 are activated by keying the common traffic advisory frequency. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Who handles clearance delivery for KHEE?
Memphis ARTCC handles clearance delivery. The published numbers are 901-368-8453 and 901-368-8449.
Is there anything special to watch for when flying into KHEE?
Yes. Published remarks call out frequent agriculture operations from February through October. Expect local traffic, especially during those months. Use standard non-towered procedures.

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