KPBF

VFR

PINEBLUFF RGNL/GRIDER FLD

PINE BLUFF · ARKANSAS

Elev
205.7'
Longest RWY
5,998'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPBF
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,199.7'
MSL · field 205.7' + 994 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +11 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KPBF

Current METAR

Observed 03:53Z

KPBF 280353Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM FEW047 FEW060 27/22 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02720222
Wind
200° @ 12 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 22°C
Altimeter
29.88 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,745 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
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
4 NM SE
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
Pattern altitude
994 ft AGL · 1,200 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
PBF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN HALE
Address
PO BOX 7625, 709 HANGAR ROW, PINE BLUFF AR 71611-7625

Flight service · Hours

FSS JBR
JONESBORO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • NOV-MAR · 0700-1500
  • APR-OCT · 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
200° · 12 kt
RWY 18
178°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 178° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,200 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°5,998 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18VASI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
36VASI 4-box left(3°)

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

ILS · 1

RWY 18
LS · CAT I
PBF
111.7
ILS OR LOC RWY 18
KPBF · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AVNCS,INSTR

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

  • Migratory birds are in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • Numerous agricultural operations occur on and in the vicinity of the airport year round.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to aircraft with 30 or more passengers.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, the medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 and the medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 18 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Two posts over 3 feet tall are located 180 feet from the runway end and 180 feet to the right.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For an airport attendant after hours, call 870-540-9439.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPBF

Answer card
ICAO
KPBF
Name
PINEBLUFF RGNL/GRIDER FLD
Location
PINE BLUFF, ARKANSAS
Elevation
205.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,199.7 ft MSL (994 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,998 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Pine Bluff Rgnl/Grider Fld sits in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The field elevation is 205.7 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, at 5,998 ft. There is no control tower, so expect non-towered ops on CTAF 123.0 and UNICOM 123.0. The published pattern altitude is 994 ft AGL, which is 1,199.7 ft MSL. One ILS approach is published for runway 18.

Pine Bluff Aviation Commission is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card for 100LL and Jet A. That is useful if you are planning a late arrival or an early departure.

A few local items matter here. The airport has published obstruction notes near runway 36. Two posts over 3 feet tall sit 180 feet from the runway end and 180 feet right of centerline. Medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 and the runway 18 approach lighting system are CTAF activated from dusk to dawn. Memphis ARTCC handles clearance delivery. Numerous agricultural operations occur on and near the airport year round. Migratory birds are also in the area. Keep a sharp scan on departure and arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPBF?
The published pattern altitude is 994 ft AGL. That works out to 1,199.7 ft MSL at the field elevation listed for KPBF.
Does KPBF have a control tower?
No. KPBF is non-towered, so use CTAF 123.0 and UNICOM 123.0 for local traffic coordination.
What ILS approaches are available at KPBF?
KPBF has one published ILS approach. It is for runway 18.
What is the longest runway at KPBF?
KPBF has one runway. Runway 18/36 is the longest runway at 5,998 ft of asphalt.
Which FBO is on the field at KPBF?
Pine Bluff Aviation Commission is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.
Are the runway lights at KPBF pilot controlled?
Yes. The medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 are activated by CTAF from dusk to dawn. The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights on runway 18 is also CTAF activated.
Is there anything a first-time pilot should watch for at KPBF?
Yes. The Chart Supplement notes posts near the runway 36 end. It also notes agricultural operations in the area and migratory birds nearby. Plan for a careful scan on arrival and departure.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KPBF?
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.

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