M70

LIFR

POCAHONTAS MUNI

POCAHONTAS · ARKANSAS

Elev
273.3'
Longest RWY
4,000'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:11Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M70
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,273.3'
MSL · field 273.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +8 · X/W 5 kt L

METAR & TAF M70

M70 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KARG (WALNUT RIDGE RGNL) · 7.4 NM away. Conditions at M70 may differ.

METAR · KARG

Observed 04:11Z

KARG 280411Z AUTO 33009KT 1 3/4SM +TSRA BR 19/19 A2986 RMK AO2 VIS 1V5 LTG DSNT ALQDS $
Wind
330° @ 9 kt
Visibility
0.75 SM
Temp / Dew
19°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
893 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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHRIS WHEELER
Address
2006 AIRWAYS LANE, POCAHONTAS AR 72455

Flight service · Hours

FSS JBR
JONESBORO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
330° · 9 kt
RWY 36
000°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
5 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 000° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,273 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 0°4,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)38', tree, 660' from thr, 330' R of cntrln, slope 12
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 480' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 18

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
M70 · 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,AMB,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated for runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 18 and 36 and controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators for runways 18 and 36 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • AFull service is available with Jet A fuel.Show FAA
  • 100LLTwenty-four hour self service fuel is available with credit card for 100LL and Jet A.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after hours call 870-260-8283.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M70

Answer card
ICAO
M70
Name
POCAHONTAS MUNI
Location
POCAHONTAS, ARKANSAS
Elevation
273.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,273.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
330° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Pocahontas Muni sits in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Field elevation is 273.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 4,000 ft long with asphalt pavement. The field is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.

The on-field FBO is Pocahontas Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The published remarks say 24-hour self-service fuel is available with a credit card for both fuels. Jet A full service is also available. If you need service after hours, call the number in the Chart Supplement before arrival.

Runway 18 and 36 have runway end identifier lights. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators operate continuously on both ends. For a first visit, plan for a simple single-runway setup with no published ILS. Clearance delivery is handled through Memphis ARTCC, so get that sorted early if you need it. The airport sits in northeast Arkansas, so watch the current weather and any local visibility or wind issues before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does M70 use at Pocahontas Muni?
M70 has one runway. It is runway 18/36 and it is 4,000 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Is Pocahontas Muni towered?
No. Pocahontas Muni is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and airport coordination.
What is the pattern altitude at M70?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current Chart Supplement before flying the pattern.
Does M70 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for M70. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What fuel is available at Pocahontas Muni?
The on-field FBO is Pocahontas Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. The published remarks also say 24-hour self-service fuel is available with a credit card for both fuels.
Are the runway lights at M70 pilot controlled?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights on 18 and 36 are controlled by CTAF. The runway end identifier lights are also available on both ends.
Can I get Jet A full service at M70?
Yes. The published remarks say full service is available for Jet A. Call the airport or the FBO directly if you need after-hours service.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at M70?
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449. Get current routing and clearance details before taxi if you need an IFR departure.

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