FAA Information Effective: Jun 12, 2025
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(KVBT) Bentonville Muni/Louise M Thaden Field
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Overview
Attendance:
Attended
Apr-Sep, 7 Days a Week,0730-1600
FAA
Oct-Mar, 7 Days a Week,0730-1600
FAA
Elevation:
1,298 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
CLASS E SVC 0530-2300; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
FAA
Fees:
Hangar, Overnight, Ramp, Other
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Summit Aviation, LLCTimezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
6:00 am - 8:38 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
9:08 pm
(Today)
(Today)
-
5:29 am
(Tomorrow)
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$5.90
100LL (full)
$5.45
Jet-A (full)
$5.45
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)
Runway
Satellite
Sectional
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Summit Aviation, LLC
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Services Offered:
Maintenance
Plane Rental
Rotorcraft Rental
Car Rental
Flight Training
$5.90 | 100LL | full
$5.45 | Jet-A | full
$5.45 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: N
Phone:
(479) 254-0817
Freq. Monitored:
Fees:
Hangar, Overnight, Ramp, Other
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Summit Aviation, LLC
1 rating | 1 review
Services Offered:
Maintenance
Plane Rental
Rotorcraft Rental
Car Rental
Flight Training
$5.90 | 100LL | full
$5.45 | Jet-A | full
$5.45 | Jet-A-Premix/Prist | full
Location:
On field: N
Phone:
(479) 254-0817
Freq. Monitored:
Fees:
Hangar, Overnight, Ramp, Other
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2205 SW I St. suite 100, Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 250-0477
2100 SW I St, Bentonville, AR 72712
VBT
Louise at Thaden Field (Open 8am - 3pm)
Lake Bentonville Playground
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Runway 18/36
Dimensions:
5,053 × 75 ft
(1,540 × 23 m)
(1,540 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 30,000 lbs
Double wheel: 59,000 lbs
Double wheel: 59,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in good condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 214/F/D/X/T
FAA
| Designator: | 18 | 36 |
| Elevation: | 1,289.2 ft | 1,292 ft |
| Heading: | 179° magnetic 180° true | 0-1° magnetic 000° true |
| Gradient: | 0.06% up | 0.06% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Left Pattern | Left Pattern |
| Markings: | non-precision, in Good condition | non-precision, in Good condition |
| Approach Lighting: |
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| Displaced Threshold: | 257 ft | 600 ft |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | Brush, 285 ft Right ft of center, 19 ft high, 510 ft from end, 16:1 clearance slope | Pole, 170 ft Left ft of center, 12 ft high, 615 ft from end, 34:1 clearance slope |
| Comments: | Apch Ratio 38:1 to Dthr. FAA | n/a |
Runway 17/35
Dimensions:
2,448 × 75 ft
(746 × 23 m)
(746 × 23 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
n/a
Surface:
turf, grass, sod, no surface treatment, condition not reported
Runway Edge Lights:
n/a
Comments:
n/a
| Designator: | 17 | 35 |
| Elevation: | 1,288.7 ft | 1,292.5 ft |
| Heading: | 179° magnetic 180° true | 0-1° magnetic 000° true |
| Gradient: | 0.16% up | 0.16% down |
| Traffic Pattern: | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern | Not provided. Assume LEFT traffic pattern |
| Markings: | n/a | n/a |
| Approach Lighting: | n/a | n/a |
| Displaced Threshold: | n/a | n/a |
| ILS/LOC: | n/a | n/a |
| Obstructions: | n/a | n/a |
| Comments: | n/a | n/a |
TFRs
Location: VBT
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TFR count: 0
NOTAMs
Location: VBT
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NOTAM count: 17 (Partial list shown. Expand to see full list HERE.)
| Number: | Start Date: (UTC) | End Date: (UTC) | Condition: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05/005 | 05/09/2025 1554 | 08/03/2025 2200 | RWY 36 CLSD TO LDG EXC FIXED WING ACFT LESS THAN 12499LB |
| 5/5546 | 06/17/2025 1800 | ODP BENTONVILLE MUNI/LOUISE M THADEN FLD, BENTONVILLE, AR.
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDU… | |
| 06/007 | 06/18/2025 0500 | 06/18/2025 1100 | SVC AUTOMATED WX BCST SYSTEM NOT AVBL |
| 4/2579 | 09/09/2024 1513 | SID BENTONVILLE MUNI/LOUISE M THADEN FLD, BENTONVILLE, AR.
BENTON SEVEN DEPARTURE...
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS: RWY 3… | |
| 06/008 | 06/17/2025 1200 | 08/01/2025 2200 | RWY 18/36 S 600FT CLSD. DECLARED DIST: RWY 18 TORA 4453FT TODA 4453 ASDA 4453FT LDA 4196FT. RWY 36 TORA 4196… |
| 5/5708 | 05/05/2025 1800 | ODP BENTONVILLE MUNI/LOUISE M THADEN FLD, BENTONVILLE, AR.
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDU… | |
| 4/2578 | 09/09/2024 1513 | ODP BENTONVILLE MUNI/LOUISE M THADEN FLD, BENTONVILLE, AR.
TAKEOFF MINIMUMS AND (OBSTACLE) DEPARTURE PROCEDU… | |
| 06/001 | 06/06/2025 0202 | 07/21/2025 0202 | OBST TOWER LGT (ASR 1037677) 362337.00N0941058.00W (3.4NM NNE VBT) 1575.1FT (315.0FT AGL) U/S |
Additional Remarks
Beginning 60 Ft Byd North End of Ry 18 Pavement, Gnd Has Aproxly 12 Ft Drop Over 60 Ft Length to Pond.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
For Clearance Delivery Contact Razorback Approach 479-649-2416, When Approach Clsd CTC Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453/8449.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Migratory Birds on & In vicinity of Airport
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Rwy 17/35 VFR Dalgt Operations Only.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Simul Use of Rwys 17/35 and 18/36 Na.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Noise Abatement
Instrument Procedures
Data Cycle:
Operations & More Information
Lat/Long:
- 36.34480, -94.21951
- 36° 20′ 41.3″ N, 94° 13′ 10.2″ W
- 36° 20.688′ N, 94° 13.170′ W
ARTCC:
Memphis (ZME)
App/Depart Control Facility:
FSM
Chart:
NACO: Kansas City Sectional
FSS:
Jonesboro (JBR)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
01E (2020)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
No
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
- low intensity: 3 clicks in 5 secs
- medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
- high intensity: 7 clicks in 5 secs
AM
Actvt PAPI Rwy 18 & 36, MIRL Rwy 18/36 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:
Communications Card
| Type: | Frequency / Phone: | Sector / Comments: | Call Sign: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Approach/Departure | 121.0 | Razorback | |
| AWOS-3PT | 134.975T (479) 273-9198 | ||
| Clearance Delivery | 121.05 | Razorback | |
| Clearance Delivery Phone | (901) 368-8453 | When Approach Closed | Memphis ARTCC |
| CTAF | 122.975 | ||
| UNICOM | 122.975 |
Navaids
Services
Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
High
AM
Bulk Oxygen:
None
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation
AM
Activities:
Intensive Flight Training, On field restaurant/café
AM
Camping On Field:
None Reported
Aircraft & Activity
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METARs
TAFs
Contact Addresses
Airport Manager
Mark Slaughter
Bentonville, AR 72712
(817) 946-4991 (Office)
Owner
City of Bentonville
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-2084 (Office)