Newport Regional (M19), Arkansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Newport Regional (M19) is a non-towered public airport in Newport, Arkansas, offering two 5,002-foot concrete runways suited to a range of business aircraft. The field sits within FAA ops tier 1 and handles a traffic mix dominated by business aviation, with self-service fuel and a limited attendance schedule shaping how operators plan arrivals outside staffed hours.
Runways
Newport Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 04/22, is 5,002 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Newport Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Newport Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 69 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Newport Regional recorded 675 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in December. Business aviation traffic at Newport Regional concentrates toward the end of the year, with December ops nearly double the lows seen in March and July.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month December, 85 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Newport Regional averages 19.3 days above 90°F in July, 19.6 freeze days in January and 0.5 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.4°F, and January the coldest, at 45.7°F.
Weather station is 5.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Newport Regional has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Lighting operates dusk to dawn. Medium intensity runway lighting for Runway 18/36 is activated via CTAF. Runway Edge Identifier Lights serve Runway 18; Runway 36 REIL is temporarily out of service.
Numerous agricultural operations occur from March through August.
Self-service fuel is available after hours with a credit card for Jet A and 100LL.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Newport Regional has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Batesville Regional (KBVX), 23.58 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there customs clearance available at Newport Regional (M19)?
Newport Regional does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at KMEM, located approximately 68.77 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to plan a stop at KMEM or another customs airport of entry before proceeding to M19. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any international leg terminating at Newport Regional. Dispatchers should confirm current customs procedures directly with the receiving facility.
What runways are available at M19 Newport Regional?
Newport Regional operates two paved concrete runways, both measuring 5,002 feet in length and 150 feet in width. Runway 04/22 and Runway 18/36 share identical dimensions, giving operators flexibility depending on wind conditions. Both surfaces are concrete, which supports a range of business aviation aircraft. The airport is non-towered, so runway selection and traffic sequencing rely on CTAF procedures. No weight-bearing capacity figures were provided for either runway.
Is fuel available after hours at Newport Regional (M19)?
Newport Regional offers self-service fuel after posted attendance hours, accessible with a credit card for both Jet A and 100LL. The standard attendance schedule runs Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 and Saturday from 0800 to 1200. Outside those windows, self-service pumps allow crews to fuel without staff present. Both fuel types are listed among the airport's available grades. This after-hours option is useful for operators arriving outside normal staffed hours.
How busy is Newport Regional Airport in terms of business aviation traffic?
Newport Regional recorded 675 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 777 total annual operations, according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly volumes vary noticeably across the year, with December showing the highest count at 85 operations and July and March among the lowest near 36 to 37 operations. This places Newport Regional in ops tier 1 classification. The airport's traffic pattern reflects a mix of general and business aviation activity typical of a regional facility in this size category. Dispatchers should note the seasonal swings when planning slot expectations.
What lighting is available at Newport Regional (M19) at night?
Newport Regional provides medium intensity runway lighting on Runway 18/36, activated via CTAF from dusk to dawn. Runway Edge Identifier Lights (REIL) serve Runway 18, though Runway 36 REIL service is noted as temporarily out of service. Runway 04/22 lighting details were not specified beyond the general dusk-to-dawn schedule referenced for the airport. Pilots operating at night should verify current lighting status before arrival given the temporary outage noted for one REIL installation. CTAF activation is required to energize the lighting system.