M74

VFR

BALD KNOB MUNI

BALD KNOB · ARKANSAS

Elev
212'
Longest RWY
2,228'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR12:56Z
Satellite top-down sketch of M74 BALD KNOB MUNI showing runway layout — runways 09/27, 04/22
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M74
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,212'
MSL · field 212' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF M74

M74 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSRC (SEARCY RGNL) · 10.3 NM away. Conditions at M74 may differ.

METAR · KSRC

Observed 12:56Z

KSRC 121256Z AUTO 10SM FEW002 SCT026 BKN038 27/24 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02720244 $
Wind
Calm
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 24°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,653 ft
Ceiling
3,800 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
0 NM SE
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GARY BITTLE
Address
CITY HALL, 1119 HIGHWAY AVE., BALD KNOB AR 72010

Flight service · Hours

FSS JBR
JONESBORO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway
Calm
RWY 09
091°M
Head/Tail
Crosswind

Pattern entry · RWY 09

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 09 · 091° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,212 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/2791° / 271°2,228 ftASPHStandard L
04/2243° / 223°1,850 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0935', tree, 350' from thr, 90' R of cntrln, slope 4
2735', tree, 225' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 0
0410', road, 0' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 0
2210', road, 220' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 2

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 M74 BALD KNOB MUNI in BALD KNOB, ARKANSAS, showing runways 09/27, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
M74 · CHART_SUPP
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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
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI

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
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 CD CTC LITTLE ROCK APCH 501-379-2908 OR LITTLE ROCK ATCT 501-379-2911.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 09/27 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09ROAD 180 FT FM RY END.
  • 09APCH SLOPE 17:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.
  • 27APCH SLOPE 10:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

Other notes

  • PRE-DATES THE ACT.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M74

Answer card
ICAO
M74
Name
BALD KNOB MUNI
Location
BALD KNOB, ARKANSAS
Elevation
212 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,212 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 2,228 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
Calm / unavailable
Favored runway now

Bald Knob Muni is in Bald Knob, Arkansas. Field elevation is 212 ft MSL. The airport has 2 runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 2,228 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. 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 09 has a road 180 ft from the runway end. The approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 09 is 17 to 1. Runway 27 also has a published approach slope to the displaced threshold. Medium intensity runway lights on 09/27 are activated by the CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. If you need fuel or local services, contact the airport operator directly before you go. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Little Rock Approach or Little Rock Air Traffic Control Tower. This is a non-towered field. Expect self-announce traffic on CTAF and verify current airport status before a night or low-visibility arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at M74 Bald Knob Muni?
The longest runway is 09/27. It is 2,228 ft long and asphalt.
Does M74 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for M74. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before planning IFR.
Is Bald Knob Muni towered?
No. M74 is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at M74?
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 runway lights at M74 Bald Knob Muni?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are published for runway 09/27. They are activated by CTAF.
Which runway should I watch closely for obstacles at M74?
Runway 09 has a road 180 ft from the runway end. The published approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 09 is 17 to 1.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at M74?
The published remark says to contact Little Rock Approach at 501-379-2908 or Little Rock Air Traffic Control Tower at 501-379-2911 for clearance delivery.
Are there any on-field FBOs at M74?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival for current fuel or service options.

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