J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport (KDEQ), Arkansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport (KDEQ) serves De Queen, Arkansas, with a single paved runway and unattended, self-service fuel operations. The field sits about 100 nautical miles from the nearest customs facility at KSHV, and traffic passing through is tracked as cross-border activity by the FAA under TFMSC reporting for 2025. Dispatchers routing through southwest Arkansas will find it positioned among several regional airports, with McCurtain County Regional and Mena Intermountain Municipal both within 35 nautical miles.
Runways
J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport has one paved runway, 08/26, 5,001 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Shreveport Regional (KSHV), 100 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport recorded 79 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and November. Business aviation activity at KDEQ is concentrated in the May-through-November window, with August and November showing the highest monthly counts and October recording no operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 11 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport averages 23.9 days above 90°F in July and 20.6 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.3°F, and January the coldest, at 54.7°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Lighting operates dusk to dawn. Pilot-activated REIL on Runway 08 and Runway 26; PAPI on Runway 08 and Runway 26; MIRL on Runway 08/26, activated via CTAF.
A fence 6 feet high stands 198 feet from the runway end, offset 100 feet to the left.
Taxiway exit signs are installed at KDEQ.
Fuel is available 24 hours via self-serve, with major credit card acceptance, for both 100LL and Jet A.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport has four airfields within 42 NM. The closest is Mc Curtain County Regional, 24.35 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KDEQ
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KDEQ offer for business aviation arrivals?
KDEQ has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 5,001 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jet traffic operating into J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport. The runway is unattended, so pilots should confirm lighting activation procedures before arrival.
Is fuel available at J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport?
Yes, J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel through a 24-hour self-serve system accepting major credit cards. The field itself is unattended, so there is no staffed FBO presence, but fuel access does not depend on operating hours. Pilots should plan for card-based self-service rather than line service support.
How does KDEQ handle customs clearance for international arrivals?
J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport (KDEQ) has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs-equipped airport is Shreveport Regional (KSHV), located approximately 100 nautical miles away. Dispatchers planning international arrivals should route customs clearance through KSHV rather than expecting any on-field processing at KDEQ.
What lighting is available at KDEQ for arrivals outside daylight hours?
KDEQ provides pilot-activated lighting from dusk to dawn, including REIL and PAPI on both Runway 08 and Runway 26, along with MIRL for the full 08/26 runway. All lighting is activated via CTAF, consistent with the airport's unattended status. Pilots arriving after dark should be prepared to key the CTAF frequency for activation.