KFCY · Forrest City Municipal Airport
ICAO · US · 6 NTSB events
Live conditions
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Wind / Visibility
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Density altitude (now)
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Runways
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 3,014 ft. Max gradient: 0.22%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 181.4° | 3,014 ft | 50 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.22% |
| 36 | 1.4° | 3,014 ft | 50 ft | ASP | Yes | 0.22% |
Lengths + headings: in-app airport database. Surface, width, lighting: OurAirports. Gradient: derived from FAA NASR runway-end elevations (NASR's RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of rows).
Communications · 2 frequencies
- CNTR MEMPHIS CNTR 135.300
- UNIC CTAF/UNICOM 122.800
Live ATC audio (streaming + archived): Open KFCY on LiveATC ↗
Chart Supplement remarks, plain English · cycle 22JAN2026 · 7 matched · 50 not yet translated
Translations anchored to the FAA text; the raw FAA text is authoritative.
TL;DR
- ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate PAPI Rwy 18 and 36; MIRL Rwy 18–36. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
- ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MALSR Rwy 08 and 26; MIRL Rwy 02–20; HIRL Rwy 08–26. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
- ·Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Watch for
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate PAPI Rwy 18 and 36; MIRL Rwy 18–36. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
pcl ctaf
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MALSR Rwy 08 and 26; MIRL Rwy 02–20; HIRL Rwy 08–26. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
pcl ctaf
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
wildlife hazard
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 08–26: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
right traffic
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Runway 26 threshold displaced 114 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.
displaced threshold
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Pilot-controlled lighting on 122.9: click mic to activate MIRL Rwy 08–26. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
pcl freq
All translated remarks (7)
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate PAPI Rwy 18 and 36; MIRL Rwy 18–36. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · service · operational
Actvt PAPI Rwy 18 and 36; MIRL Rwy 18–36—CTAF
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate MALSR Rwy 08 and 26; MIRL Rwy 02–20; HIRL Rwy 08–26. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · service · operational
actvt MALSR Rwy 08 and 26; MIRL Rwy 02–20; HIRL Rwy 08–26—CTAF
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational
migratory birds on and in vicinity of arpt.
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Non-standard pattern direction on Runway 08–26: right traffic. Watch for traffic from the opposite quadrant.
Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational
RWY 08–26: H4403X60 (ASPH) S–12.5 MIRL RWY 08: Trees. RWY 26…
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Runway 26 threshold displaced 114 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.
Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational
RWY 26: Thld dsplcd 114´
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Pilot-controlled lighting on 122.9: click mic to activate MIRL Rwy 08–26. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · service · operational
ACTVT MIRL Rwy 08–26—122.9
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Wildlife on or near runways. Vigilant scan during taxi, takeoff, and landing roll. Birds also reported in the area.
Raw FAA text · airport remarks · operational
Deer on and invof arpt.
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (50 sentences)
- ·52 ARKANSAS FORREST CITY HUTFLY (FCY)(KFCY) 4 S UTC–6(–5DT) N34º56.52´ W90º46.50´ 249 B NOTAM FILE JBR RWY 18–36: H3014X50 (ASPH) S–20 MIRL RWY 18: REIL.
- ·PAPI(P2L)—GA 4.0º TCH 36´.
- ·PAPI(P2R)—GA 4.0º TCH 36´.
- ·S4 FUEL JET A LGT Dusk–Dawn.
- ·Rwy 18–36 REIL OTS indefly.
- ·Rwy 18–36 PAPI OTS indefly.
- ·Attended Mon–Fri 1400–2300Z‡.
- ·Rwy 36 ditch 201´ from south end of rwy. 494´ lgtd twr 3 miles north on centerline.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 870-633-4511
- ·CTAF/UNICOM 122.8 ®MEMPHIS CENTER APP/DEP CON 135.3 CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD ctc Memphis Apch at 901-842-8457.
- ·FORT SMITH RGNL (FSM)(KFSM) P (ANG) 3 SE UTC–6(–5DT) N35º20.20´ W94º21.97´ 469 B Class I, ARFF Index B NOTAM FILE FSM RWY 08–26: H9318X150 (ASPH–GRVD) S–114, D–175, 2D–258, 2D/2D2–714 PCR 470 F/C/W/T HIRL RWY 08: MALSR.
- ·PAPI(P4R)—GA 3.0º TCH 51´.
- ·PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 50´.
- ·RWY 02–20: H5001X150 (ASPH–GRVD) S–102, D–138, 2D–193 PCR 425 F/D/X/T MIRL RWY 02: PAPI(P4R)—GA 3.0º TCH 50´.
- ·RWY 20: PAPI(P4L)—GA 3.0º TCH 40´.
- ·RWY 02: TORA–5001 TODA–5001 ASDA–5001 LDA–5001 RWY 20: TORA–5001 TODA–5001 ASDA–5001 LDA–5001 ARRESTING GEAR/SYSTEM RWY 08 BAK–14 BAK–12B(B) (1500') BAK–14 BAK–12B(B) (1651') RWY 26
- ·Rwy 02 PAPI unusbl 8 degs left of cntrln.
- ·Rwy 20 PAPI unusbl 5 deg right of cntrln.
- ·MILITARY— A–GEAR Rwy 08 and Rwy 26 BAK–14 in–gn barrier housings lctd 275 ft cntrln.
- ·Rwy 08 BAK–12 abv gnd 2000 ft fm Rwy 08 thld.
- ·A–Gear unavbl when twr clsd.
- ·FUEL A+ (C479–646–1611.) (NC–100LL – avbl H24 self svc; A – not avbl 0400Z‡ Sat – 1200Z‡ Sun and 0400Z‡ Sun – 1200Z‡ Mon.) FLUID PRESAIR LOX OIL O–128–(133–148 Mil) SOAP
- ·Fuel 100LL avbl 24 hrs self serve.
- ·For Jet A Sat and Sun 0400–1200Z‡ call 479–646–1611.
- ·Rwy 02 aiming points 1390´ fm thld.
- ·Landing fee for all FAR 121 and FAR 135 opns above 12,500 lbs.
- ·PPR for all acft (including U.S. government) above 100,000 lbs contact arpt manager Mon–Fri 1400–2300Z‡ 479–452–7000 minimum 24 hrs in advance. 24 hrs PPR for unscheduled air carrier ops with more than 30 passenger seats call arpt manager 479–452–7000.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 479-650-3304
- ·ASOS (479) 649–2425 LLWAS.
- ·CTAF 118.3 ATIS 124.775 UNICOM 122.95 RCO 122.2 (JONESBORO RADIO) ®RAZORBACK APP/DEP CON 120.9 (1130–0500Z‡) ®MEMPHIS CENTER APP/DEP CON 126.1 (0500–1130Z‡) TOWER 118.3 (1130–0500Z‡) GND CON 121.9 CLNC DEL 133.85 CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE MEMPHIS L–18F MEMPHIS H–6I, L–16F IAP, AD SC, 22 JAN 2026 to 19 MAR 2026 ARKANSAS 53 CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD ctc Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453/8449.
+ 20 more sentences · see Chart Supplement page below for the full text
FAA Chart Supplement
NTSB events
6 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
7
since 1982
Fatal
3
42.9% of total
Last 5 years
1
≈ 0.2/yr
Last 10 years
1
≈ 0.1/yr
Ranking across all airports · Open in accident map ↗
Last 10 years · n=1
- Loss of control 1
All time · n=6
- Loss of control 3
- Other 2
- Stall / spin 1
Categories rule-matched from NTSB findings and probable-cause text. "Other" = not enough agency text to classify.
Designees in AR
DPEs nearby
Distance is city-centroid to airport, a first cut, not the exam location.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| David William Nicholls | West Memphis | AR | 31 nm |
| Morris William Ray | Memphis | TN | 41 nm |
| Jackie Sanders | Trumann | AR | 46 nm |
| Brian James Flax | Olive Branch | MS | 46 nm |
| David Childress | Olive Branch | MS | 46 nm |
| David William Nicholls | Olive Branch | MS | 46 nm |
| Natalie Bingham Hoover | Olive Branch | MS | 46 nm |
| Peter Reddan | Millington | TN | 49 nm |
| Joshua Scott Wooding | Searcy | AR | 50 nm |
| Nicholas Adcock | Searcy | AR | 50 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs nearby
City-centroid distance; ratings as on the FAA certificate.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Russell Cartillar Iii | Wynne | AR | 18 nm |
| Angelia Russell Smith | Wynne | AR | 18 nm |
| Howard Michael Smith | Wynne | AR | 18 nm |
| Michael Chad Runsick | Wynne | AR | 18 nm |
| Rickey Dean Patrick | Brinkley | AR | 21 nm |
| Kenneth Dean Schwantz | Poplar Grove | AR | 24 nm |
| Janco Strauss | Proctor | AR | 25 nm |
| Richard Joseph Voigt | Lake Cormorant | MS | 28 nm |
| Katelyn Leigh Wilson | Lake Cormorant | MS | 28 nm |
| Jacob Foster Wray | Crawfordsville | AR | 28 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics nearby
City-centroid distance. A = airframe, P = powerplant, IA = inspection authorization.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Louis Taylor | Forrest City | AR | 4 nm |
| Jeffrey David Walker | Forrest City | AR | 4 nm |
| Hoyt Michael Lester | Forrest City | AR | 4 nm |
| Larry Dale Whitlow | Forrest City | AR | 4 nm |
| William Charles Banks | Forrest City | AR | 4 nm |
| Rusty Lynn Courtney | Forrest City | AR | 4 nm |
| David Michael Sohn | Forrest City | AR | 4 nm |
| Christopher Jay Buckler | Widener | AR | 7 nm |
| Jerald Newton Burns | Palestine | AR | 7 nm |
| Patrick Williams Jr | Palestine | AR | 7 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations nearby
By airport location.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Stallings Aircraft Propeller, LLC Wynne, AR | 18 nm |
| Pilots Ally Walnut Ridge, AR | 71 nm |
| Aviation Repair Technologies, LLC Blytheville, AR | 73 nm |
| Tomlinson Avionics, Inc Pine Bluff, AR | 73 nm |
| DC Aviation Maintenance Inc. Bryant, AR | 87 nm |
| Heath Aviation Winona, MS | 103 nm |
| Aircraft Maintenance Center, Inc. Clarksville, AR | 134 nm |
| Aero Turbine Maintenance Murray, KY | 156 nm |
| Southern Air Custom Interiors, Inc Haleyville, AL | 162 nm |
| Wings Avionics, Inc. Fayetteville, AR | 178 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
References
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
- SkyVector — sectional + IFR charts Charts, runways, fuel, NOTAMs ↗
- AirNav — frequencies, FBOs, fuel Pilot-facing summary ↗
- NTSB CAROL — accident search Filter by airport name ↗
- FAA Notice to Air Missions NOTAMs (live) ↗
- aviationweather.gov — METAR / TAF Live observation ↗