KMPJ

MVFR

PETIT JEAN PARK

MORRILTON · ARKANSAS

Elev
923'
Longest RWY
5,852'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:24Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMPJ
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,923'
MSL · field 923' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 21
H/W +7 · X/W 3 kt R

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 05:24Z

KRUE 280524Z AUTO 23007KT 8SM BKN026 26/22 A2985 RMK AO2 T02560217 PWINO $
Wind
230° @ 7 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,551 ft
Ceiling
2,600 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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

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230° · 7 kt
RWY 21
206°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 21

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 21 · 206° · 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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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

  • For clearance delivery contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • Ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • Deer and migratory birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Rotating beacon is activated by CTAF. The beacon is unavailable from 2200 to 0400.Show FAA
  • PAPI on runways 03 and 21 and medium intensity runway lights on runway 03/21 are activated by CTAF. PAPI on runways 03 and 21 are unavailable from 2200 to 0400.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf service fuel is available 24 hours with credit card for 100LL and Jet A.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21Medium intensity runway lights on runway 03/21 are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03There is a 3 foot fence 50 feet from the runway end on runway 03.Show FAA
  • 21The runway 21 nonprecision runway markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 03The runway 03 nonprecision runway markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 03PAPI on runways 03 and 21 are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 21The approach clearance slope ratio is 13 to 1 from the displaced threshold on runway 21.Show FAA
  • 03The approach clearance slope ratio is 20 to 1 from the displaced threshold on runway 03.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 2For service call 501-727-5441.Show FAA

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
MVFR
Current wind
230° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 21

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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