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.
| 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. |