Fayetteville Municipal Airport

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1. Introduction

Fayetteville Municipal Airport, with the IATA code “FYV” and ICAO code “KFYV,” is a key aviation facility serving the city of Fayetteville and the broader northwest Arkansas region.

2. Location

The airport is conveniently located approximately 3 miles south of downtown Fayetteville, making it easily accessible to residents and visitors to the area.

3. History

The airport has a rich history dating back to its establishment in the 1930s. It was originally named Drake Field in honor of Lieutenant Maurice L. Drake, a local World War I aviator. Over the years, the airport has seen significant developments and expansions to meet the growing demands of the region.

4. Facilities

Fayetteville Municipal Airport features a single asphalt runway, Runway 16/34, which is approximately 6,003 feet long. This runway is capable of accommodating a variety of general aviation and smaller commercial aircraft.

5. General Aviation

The airport primarily serves as a general aviation facility, providing services to private pilots, corporate aircraft, and aviation enthusiasts. It offers amenities such as aircraft hangars, fueling services, and maintenance facilities for general aviation users.
fayetteville municipal airport
4500 S. School Avenue, Suite F, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
Identifier FYV.
Contact: Dale Frederick.
Phone: 501-718-7642.
Fax: 501-718-7646.
E-Mail: dfrederickcd@aol.com.
Air Service:
All-Cargo: 1
Cargo Space: Total Ramp/Tarmac
Surface for Cargo Handling: 40 acres.
Warehouse Space: 600 s.f.
Occupied: 100 percent
Special Services/Facilities: Planned handling for large animals, equine; planned refrigeration for cut flowers, perishable food, frozen goods; planned quarantine, hazmat, bonded and secure storage.
U.S. Customs: At Tulsa
Traffic and Tonnage
Total ’00 Tonnage: 300 tons.
Total ’00 Aircraft Movements: 20,282.
Distance to Connecting Transportation (miles):
Rail Terminal: 4,
Ocean Port: 1,000,
Interstate Hwy: 1,
Truck Terminal: 4,
Inland Waterway Port: 100
Comments: Aviation Industrial Airpark under construction.