Is KARG VFR or IFR right now?

KARG is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.

Which runway at KARG has the best headwind right now?

With the wind from 020° at 6 kt, runway 04 gives a 5 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.

How many runways does Walnut Ridge Regional Airport have?

Walnut Ridge Regional Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 6,001 ft (1,829 m). Field elevation is 279 ft.

What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KARG?

AWOS 135.925 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).

What time is sunrise and sunset at KARG?

On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:01 UTC and sunset at 23:43 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:08 UTC.

Are there delays at KARG right now?

The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KARG.

VFR · Visual Flight Rules

Walnut Ridge Regional Airport

General Aviation Airport · Walnut Ridge, AR, United States

Conditions are good for visual flight at Walnut Ridge Regional Airport. It's 78°F with 32% humidity. Winds from 020° at 6 kt. Skies are clear.

ICAOKARGIATAARGLOCALARG

Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time

Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)

Elevation279ft85 m

Longest runway6,001ft1,829 m

Runways32 lighted

Coordinates36.12, -90.9336°07'28.8"N 90°55'30.4"W

ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service

Current weather

31 min ago

78°F25.6°C · Dew 46°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules

020° @ 6 kt

Visibility9 sm
CeilingSky clear
Humidity32%
Altimeter30.13 inHg
Pressure1020.4 hPa
GustsNone

METAR observation

Live

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RAWMETAR KARG 042256Z AUTO 02006KT 9SM CLR 26/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02560078 PNO $

Decoded — plain language

Wind020° @ 6 kt

Visibility9 sm

Temperature78°F / 25.6°C

Dew point46°F · 32% RH

Altimeter30.13 inHg

CeilingSky clear

Flight categoryVFR — Visual Flight Rules

SkyClear

Observed 04 Oct 2026 22:56Z·Walnut Ridge Rgnl, AR, US·31 min ago

Runway winds

04/22

Headwind5 kt

Crosswind3 kt from L

★ Best

Tailwind5 kt

Crosswind3 kt from R

Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.

Quick answers

Updated 23:27 UTC

What is the weather at Walnut Ridge Regional Airport (KARG) right now?: Conditions are good for visual flight at Walnut Ridge Regional Airport. It's 78°F with 32% humidity. Winds from 020° at 6 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 22:56 UTC)
Is KARG VFR or IFR right now?: KARG is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
Which runway at KARG has the best headwind right now?: With the wind from 020° at 6 kt, runway 04 gives a 5 kt headwind and 3 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
How many runways does Walnut Ridge Regional Airport have?: Walnut Ridge Regional Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 6,001 ft (1,829 m). Field elevation is 279 ft.
What are the tower and ATIS frequencies at KARG?: AWOS 135.925 MHz (community data — confirm against current charts).
What time is sunrise and sunset at KARG?: On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:01 UTC and sunset at 23:43 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:08 UTC.
Are there delays at KARG right now?: The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KARG.

Runways

3 total

04/22◐ lit

6,001 ft1,829 × 150 ft · Concrete

13/31

5,003 ft1,525 × 150 ft · Concrete

18/36◐ lit

5,001 ft1,524 × 150 ft · Concrete

Radio frequencies

4 listed

AWOS135.925AWOS 3

UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM

Radio / FSS114.50JONESBORO RDO

Center120.075MEMPHIS CNTR

Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.