Gurdon Lowe Field (5M8), Arkansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Gurdon Lowe Field (5M8) is a public-use, unattended airport in Gurdon, Arkansas. It offers a single paved runway and sits roughly 67 nautical miles from the nearest customs facility at KLIT.
Runways
Gurdon Lowe Field has one paved runway, 08/26, 4,403 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Gurdon Lowe Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Bill and Hillary Clinton National / Adams Field (KLIT), 67 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Climate
Gurdon Lowe Field averages 22.4 days above 90°F in July, 18.6 freeze days in January and 0.3 snow days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.9°F, and January the coldest, at 53.3°F.
Weather station is 12.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Gurdon Lowe Field has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, environmental and other notes.
Ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Runway 08/26 medium intensity runway lighting is activated on frequency 122.9.
The runway centerline markings are faded.
The approach slope is 23:1 to the displaced threshold.
Runway 08/26 has a magnetic direction of 09/27.
Deer are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Fort Worth ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Gurdon Lowe Field has five airfields within 41 NM. The closest is Dexter B Florence Memorial Field (KADF), 11.73 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at 5M8
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at 5M8?
Gurdon Lowe Field does not have on-site customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KLIT, located approximately 67 nautical miles away, so operators should plan clearance there before arrival.
What runway does 5M8 have for fixed-wing traffic?
5M8 has a single paved runway, 08/26, measuring 4,403 feet long and 60 feet wide with an asphalt surface. There is no tower on the field, and it operates as an unattended facility.
Are there any wildlife or activity hazards reported at Gurdon Lowe Field?
Pilots should be aware of deer on and in the vicinity of Gurdon Lowe Field, as well as ultralight activity on and around the airport. Both hazards are noted in the field's operational remarks.