KMPJ

VFR

PETIT JEAN PARK

MORRILTON · ARKANSAS

Elev
923'
Longest RWY
5,852'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KMPJ PETIT JEAN PARK showing runway layout — runways 03/21
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMPJ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,923'
MSL · field 923' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +3 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KMPJ

KMPJ does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KRUE (RUSSELLVILLE RGNL) · 11.5 NM away. Conditions at KMPJ may differ.

METAR · KRUE

Observed 03:53Z

KRUE 120353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN075 28/23 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02830228 $
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,729 ft
Ceiling
7,500 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
8 NM W
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOE BUCKLEY
Address
1285 PETIT JEAN MOUNTAIN RD., MORRILTON AR 72110

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
000° · 3 kt
RWY 03
026°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 026° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,923 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored26° / 206°5,852 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 2-box right(4°)95', trees, 1530' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 14
21PAPI 2-box left(4°)40', trees, 360' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 4

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 KMPJ PETIT JEAN PARK in MORRILTON, ARKANSAS, showing runways 03/21 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 03
KMPJ · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT
  • DEER & MIGRATORY BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT ROTG BCN - CTAF. BCN UNAVBL 2200-0400.
  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 03 & 21; MIRL RWY 03/21 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 03 & 21 UNAVBL 2200-0400.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HR WITH CREDIT CARD (100LL & JET A).

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21MIRL RWY 03/21 OTS INDEFLY.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 033 FT FENCE 50 FT FM RWY END.
  • 03RWY 03 NR IS FADED.
  • 21RWY 21 NR IS FADED.
  • 03PAPI RWY 03/21 OTS INDEFLY.
  • 03APCH RATIO 20:1 FM DSPLCD THLD.
  • 21APCH RATIO 13:1 FM DSPLCD THLD.

Other notes

  • 2FOR SERVICE CALL 501-727-5441

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMPJ

Answer card
ICAO
KMPJ
Name
PETIT JEAN PARK
Location
MORRILTON, ARKANSAS
Elevation
923 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,923 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,852 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Petit Jean Park Airport sits near Morrilton, Arkansas. Field elevation is 923 ft MSL. It has one runway, 03/21, which is 5,852 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The 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 published remarks matter here. Runway 03/21 has medium intensity lights that are out of service indefinitely. PAPI on both ends is also out of service indefinitely. The lights and PAPI are activated by CTAF when available. The beacon is also CTAF-activated. It is unavailable from 2200 to 0400.

Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours with credit card for 100LL and Jet A. No on-field FBO is listed, so call the airport operator or the field directly if you need handling or local support. There is also ultralight activity on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan in the pattern. Runway 03 has a 3 ft fence 50 ft from the runway end. Runway 21 has a published approach clearance slope issue from the displaced threshold. This is a non-towered field with a single asphalt runway, so plan your arrival, monitor CTAF and verify any current lighting or operational changes before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMPJ?
KMPJ has one runway, 03/21. It is 5,852 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Petit Jean Park Airport have a tower?
No. KMPJ is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic and sequencing.
What is the pattern altitude at KMPJ?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at KMPJ?
No ILS approaches are published for KMPJ. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you depart.
What runway lighting issues should I know about at KMPJ?
Medium intensity runway lights on 03/21 are out of service indefinitely. The PAPI on runways 03 and 21 is also out of service indefinitely. The beacon is unavailable from 2200 to 0400.
Is self-serve fuel available at KMPJ?
Yes. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours with credit card for 100LL and Jet A.
Which FBOs are on the field at KMPJ?
No on-field FBO is listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field for current FBO availability.
What runway obstructions or hazards are published at KMPJ?
The published remarks note a 3 ft fence 50 ft from the runway end on runway 03. Runway 21 also has a published approach clearance slope issue from the displaced threshold.

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