Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field (KLLQ), Arkansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field, identified by ICAO code KLLQ, serves general aviation and business traffic in southeastern Arkansas. The airport operates a single paved runway long enough for light and midsize business jets, with self-service fuel available around the clock. There is no customs facility on site; the nearest customs airport is KLIT, roughly 70 nautical miles away. Attendance runs weekdays during business hours, with pilot-activated lighting available outside that window for after-hours operations.
Runways
Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field has one paved runway, 03/21, 5,020 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
Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 3:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Bill and Hillary Clinton National / Adams Field (KLIT), 70 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field recorded 426 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KLLQ peaks in May, March, July, and December, with the fewest operations recorded in September.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 50 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field averages 24.1 days above 90°F in July, 15.7 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92.3°F, and January the coldest, at 54.0°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Pilot-activated lighting is available for the REIL on runways 03 and 21, the PAPI on runways 03 and 21, and the MIRL on runway 03/21, activated via CTAF.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card.
Contact the FBO manager for airport information.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field has five airfields within 34 NM. The closest is Billy Free Municipal, 18.31 NM northeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KLLQ
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KLLQ have and how long is it?
Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field has a single paved runway, 03/21, measuring 5,020 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets operating into KLLQ. There is no crosswind runway, so pilots should account for wind conditions relative to the 03/21 alignment when planning arrivals or departures.
Is fuel available at KLLQ outside staffed hours?
Yes, KLLQ offers self-service fuel available 24 hours a day using a credit card, covering both 100LL and Jet A. This allows aircraft to refuel outside the standard weekday attendance schedule of 0700 to 1530. Pilots arriving after hours or on weekends can still access fuel without needing airport staff present.
Does KLLQ have customs clearance on site?
No, Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field does not have a customs facility on site. The nearest customs-equipped airport is KLIT, located approximately 69.6 nautical miles away. Aircraft requiring customs clearance when arriving into KLLQ from international origins need to coordinate clearance through KLIT beforehand.
How busy is business aviation traffic at KLLQ?
Monticello Municipal / Ellis Field recorded 426 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 644 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. This places KLLQ in the tier 2 traffic category, reflecting moderate activity levels. Monthly volumes vary noticeably, with May, March, and July showing the highest business aviation counts.