Arkansas International (KBYH), Arkansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
KBYH, Arkansas International Airport, serves Blytheville, Arkansas with a single long concrete runway capable of handling a wide range of business jet traffic. The field operates without a control tower and maintains attended hours on weekdays, with self-serve fuel available around the clock. Customs is not on site, and aircraft requiring clearance must route through Memphis International, roughly 55 nautical miles away.
Runways
Arkansas International has one paved runway, 18/36, 11,602 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Arkansas International has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Arkansas International does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 55 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Arkansas International recorded 325 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March. Business aviation traffic at KBYH is heavier in the first quarter and in November, with September and October showing the lowest monthly totals.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month March, 38 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Arkansas International averages 19.0 days above 90°F in July, 19.2 freeze days in January and 0.8 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.1°F, and January the coldest, at 45.3°F.
Weather station is 3.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Arkansas International has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway lighting operates dusk to dawn. High-intensity runway lights for runway 18/36 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
The high-intensity runway lighting is nonstandard, positioned 77 feet from the runway edge and at a nonstandard distance from the centerline. Depth perception problems may exist during periods of darkness.
The runway 36 visual glide slope indicator (V4L) is out of service indefinitely.
No fee is charged for after-hours service; contact or leave a message to arrange.
100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day through a self-serve pump with credit card.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center.
The section of taxiway A between taxiway B and taxiway D is available for takeoff and landing use by military aircraft only.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Arkansas International has five airfields within 27 NM. The closest is Blytheville Municipal (KHKA), 5.68 NM east.
Part of the Memphis area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBYH
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the runway at KBYH?
KBYH, Arkansas International Airport, has a single runway, 18/36, measuring 11,602 feet long and 150 feet wide with a concrete surface. This length supports a broad range of business jet and cargo aircraft without runway-length restrictions. The airport is not towered, so pilots coordinate movements on CTAF.
Is fuel available at Arkansas International Airport?
Arkansas International Airport offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. According to the field remarks, 100LL is available 24 hours via self-serve pump with credit card, while attended service follows the posted schedule of Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1700 local. No fee is charged for after-hours service when arranged by contacting or leaving a message in advance.
Does KBYH have customs clearance on site?
KBYH does not have customs facilities on site. The nearest customs airport of entry is Memphis International (KMEM), located approximately 55 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs clearance into the United States should plan to route through KMEM or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at Blytheville.
Are there any runway lighting limitations at Arkansas International Airport?
Yes, Arkansas International Airport has nonstandard high-intensity runway lighting on runway 18/36, positioned 77 feet from the runway edge and at a nonstandard distance from the centerline. Depth perception problems may occur during periods of darkness because of this configuration. Additionally, the runway 36 visual glide slope indicator is out of service indefinitely, so pilots should not rely on it for approach guidance.