M78

VFR

MALVERN MUNI

MALVERN · ARKANSAS

Elev
538'
Longest RWY
3,188'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M78
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,538'
MSL · field 538' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +15 · X/W 3 kt R

METAR & TAF M78

M78 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHOT (MEML FLD) · 18.7 NM away. Conditions at M78 may differ.

METAR · KHOT

Observed 03:53Z

KHOT 280353Z AUTO 23015G23KT 6SM HZ CLR 27/23 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02670228
Wind
230° @ 15G23 kt
Visibility
6 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,169 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
JBR (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOHN NEELY
Address
115 AIRPORT ROAD, MALVERN AR 72104

Flight service · Hours

FSS JBR
JONESBORO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0730-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
230° · 15 kt
RWY 22
218°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 218° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,538 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored38° / 218°3,188 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
2241', trees, 725' from thr, 325' R of cntrln, slope 12

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 22
M78 · 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
100LL
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Little Rock Approach at 501-379-2908 or Little Rock Air Traffic Control Tower at 501-379-2911.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 04/22 are activated on the CTAF frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel service after hours, call 501-315-9004.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 22There is a road and a 4-foot fence 28 feet from the threshold of runway 22.Show FAA
  • 22The approach ratio is 25 to 1 from the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M78

Answer card
ICAO
M78
Name
MALVERN MUNI
Location
MALVERN, ARKANSAS
Elevation
538 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,538 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 3,188 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
230° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Malvern Muni sits in Malvern, Arkansas. Field elevation is 538 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 04/22, which is 3,188 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at 1,538 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Runway 04/22 has medium intensity lighting that is activated on CTAF. The runway 22 end has a road and a 4-foot fence 28 ft from the threshold. The published approach ratio from the displaced threshold is 25 to 1, so plan your arrival with that in mind.

N2 Aviation Works is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. For after-hours fuel service, the published remark gives a phone number to call. Clearance delivery is handled through Little Rock Approach or Little Rock Air Traffic Control Tower, so verify current procedures before departure. This is a non-towered field with a single asphalt runway, so keep your scan tight and expect local traffic to be working the CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at M78?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to 1,538 ft MSL at the field elevation of 538 ft.
Does Malvern Muni have a control tower?
No. M78 is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.8 for position reports and runway coordination.
What runway does M78 have and how long is it?
M78 has one runway, 04/22. It is 3,188 ft long and asphalt.
Is there an ILS at Malvern Muni?
No ILS approaches are published for M78. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at M78?
N2 Aviation Works is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. For after-hours fuel service, call the published number before arrival.
What should I know about runway 22 at M78?
The published remarks note a road and a 4-foot fence 28 ft from the threshold of runway 22. The approach ratio from the displaced threshold is 25 to 1, so plan your glide path carefully.
How do I get clearance for M78 departures?
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. Verify current procedures before departure.
Are the runway lights at M78 pilot-controlled?
Yes. Medium intensity runway lights for runway 04/22 are activated on the CTAF frequency, which is 122.8.

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