Jonesboro Municipal (KJBR), Arkansas
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Overview
Jonesboro Municipal Airport, KJBR, is a public-use, non-towered airport in Jonesboro, Arkansas, sitting at 262 feet elevation. The field is classified as an ops tier 1 facility, reflecting its position as one of the more active general aviation airports in this part of the state, and it serves as a regional alternative to airports near Memphis, which lies roughly 57 nautical miles to the southeast. Business aviation accounts for the large majority of the airport's recorded annual operations, supported by two paved runways and on-field fuel service.
Runways
Jonesboro Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 05/23, is 6,200 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Jonesboro Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Jonesboro Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 58 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jonesboro Municipal recorded 6,307 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October, November and December. Business aviation traffic at KJBR is concentrated toward the latter part of the year, with October and December showing the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 608 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jonesboro Municipal averages 19.9 days above 90°F in July and 19.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.2°F, and January the coldest, at 46.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jonesboro Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
ODALS is activated on runway 23, along with the VASI on runway 23. MIRL lighting is available on both runway 05/23 and runway 13/31. Taxiway lights are controlled via CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 420/F/C/X/T
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jonesboro Municipal has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Kirk Field (KPGR), 15.45 NM northeast.
Part of the Memphis area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KJBR?
Jonesboro Municipal Airport operates two paved asphalt runways. Runway 05/23 is the longer of the two at 6,200 feet by 150 feet wide, and it carries the airport's primary lighting systems. Runway 13/31 measures 4,099 feet by 150 feet, also paved in asphalt. Both runways support the majority of business aviation traffic recorded at KJBR. The airport is non-towered, so pilots coordinate on CTAF for arrivals and departures on either runway.
Is fuel available at Jonesboro Municipal Airport?
Jonesboro Municipal Airport, KJBR, stocks both 100LL and Jet A fuel. The field operates on an attendance schedule of 0600 to 2100 daily, all days of the week. This attendance window covers the vast majority of business aviation activity recorded at the airport. Operators should plan fuel stops within these published hours since the field is not staffed around the clock. No fuel type has been reported as unconfirmed or inferred from traffic patterns at this location.
How does KJBR handle customs and international arrivals?
KJBR does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Memphis International, KMEM, located approximately 57.61 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from outside the United States need to plan a stop at KMEM or another customs-equipped airport before proceeding to Jonesboro. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any international leg terminating at Jonesboro Municipal Airport. No onsite customs option currently exists at this field.
What is the pavement strength rating at Jonesboro Municipal Airport?
The published PCR value for Jonesboro Municipal Airport is 420/F / C/X / T. This rating applies to the airport's paved surfaces and is the figure operators should reference when evaluating aircraft weight compatibility with the runways. The airport's longer runway, 05/23, spans 6,200 feet and is the primary surface associated with this pavement classification. Dispatchers planning heavier aircraft operations into KJBR should cross-reference this PCR figure against aircraft-specific pavement requirements before scheduling a flight.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KJBR?
Business aviation traffic at Jonesboro Municipal Airport shows a concentration toward the later months of the year, with December recording 608 operations and October recording 595 operations, the two highest months in the 2025 FAA TFMSC data. March and July also show elevated activity, each above 570 operations. February is the quietest month at 366 operations. Overall annual business aviation operations at KJBR total 6,307 out of 7,848 total annual operations recorded at the field.