KMEZ

LIFR

MENA INTERMOUNTAIN MUNI

MENA · ARKANSAS

Elev
1,079.9'
Longest RWY
5,485'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Before you fly into KMEZ
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,079.9'
MSL · field 1,079.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +6 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KMEZ

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

KMEZ 280415Z AUTO VRB06KT 1 1/2SM BR CLR 25/23 A2986 RMK AO2 VIS 1V2 1/2 T02510230
Wind
VAR @ 6 kt
Visibility
0.5 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,613 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
LIFR

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 SE
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
MEZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
FRED OGDEN
Address
520 MENA ST, MENA AR 71953

Flight service · Hours

FSS JBR
JONESBORO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DAWN-DUSK

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 6 kt
RWY 35
350°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 350° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,080 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2789° / 269°5,485 ftASPHStandard L
17/35Favored170° / 350°5,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)
27PAPI 4-box left(3°)
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)20', tree, 800' from thr, 55' R of cntrln, slope 30
3540', tree, 1200' from thr, 450' R of cntrln, slope 25

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.

© Esri

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 27
LD · CAT I
VMU
108.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 27
KMEZ · 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)
Low pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL,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

  • Mountains are located north and south southwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • Migratory birds and deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 operate from sunset to sunrise. The precision approach path indicators on runways 09, 27, and 17 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are activated by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09The precision approach path indicator for runway 9 is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA
  • 09There is a 1675 foot mountain 13,000 feet west of the runway threshold of runway 09.Show FAA

Other notes

  • As per airport layout plan.Show FAA
  • OWNERAfter hours please call 479-394-4077.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMEZ

Answer card
ICAO
KMEZ
Name
MENA INTERMOUNTAIN MUNI
Location
MENA, ARKANSAS
Elevation
1,079.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,079.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 5,485 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
000° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Mena Intermountain Muni sits in Mena, Arkansas. Field elevation is 1,079.9 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 5,485 ft. There is one ILS approach. It serves runway 27.

This is an uncontrolled field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Mena Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (479) 394-5800 for current service details. After hours, the airport remarks say to call 479-394-4077.

Plan for terrain. Mountains are north and south southwest of the airport. There is also a 1,675 ft mountain about 13,000 ft west of the runway 09 threshold. Wildlife is part of the picture here too. Migratory birds and deer are reported on and near the airport. Runway 09/27 has medium intensity lights from sunset to sunrise. The PAPI on 09, 27 and 17 is keyed to CTAF. The PAPI for runway 9 is unusable beyond 7 degrees right of centerline. If you need clearance delivery, contact Memphis Center before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KMEZ?
Field elevation is 1,079.9 ft MSL. That matters for performance and for setting your arrival picture in the hills around Mena.
What is the pattern altitude at Mena Intermountain Muni?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
How long is the longest runway at KMEZ?
The longest runway is 09/27 at 5,485 ft asphalt. Runway 17/35 is 5,001 ft asphalt.
Does KMEZ have an ILS approach?
Yes. The field has one ILS approach. It serves runway 27. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest minimums and notes.
Is KMEZ towered or uncontrolled?
KMEZ is not towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic. UNICOM is also 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KMEZ?
Mena Air Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call (479) 394-5800 for current services.
Are there terrain or wildlife concerns at KMEZ?
Yes. Mountains are north and south southwest of the airport. Migratory birds and deer are reported on and near the field. Keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival.
What runway lighting and PAPI setup does KMEZ have?
Runway 09/27 has medium intensity runway lights from sunset to sunrise. The PAPI on runways 09, 27 and 17 is activated by CTAF.

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KMEZ Mena Intermountain Muni Airport