Pocahontas Municipal (M70), Arkansas
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Pocahontas Municipal (M70) is a public-use general aviation airport in northeast Arkansas, serving Pocahontas with a single paved runway and self-service and full-service fuel available on the field. The airport sits under Memphis ARTCC airspace and operates without a control tower, with 2025 FAA TFMSC data showing modest but steady business aviation activity. Customs clearance is not available onsite, with the nearest customs facility located at Memphis International, roughly 87 nautical miles away.
Runways
Pocahontas Municipal has one paved runway, 18/36, 4,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Pocahontas Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Pocahontas Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 87 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Pocahontas Municipal recorded 195 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at M70 peaks in the spring months, particularly March and May, according to 2025 FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 27 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Pocahontas Municipal averages 17.5 days above 90°F in July, 23.3 freeze days in January and 0.9 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89.8°F, and January the coldest, at 45.6°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Pocahontas Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway end identifier lights on Runway 18 and 36 and medium intensity runway lights on Runway 18/36 are pilot-activated via CTAF. PAPI on Runway 18 and 36 operate continuously.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Self-service fuel, available 24 hours with credit card, provides both 100LL and Jet A.
Full-service fuel is available for Jet A.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Pocahontas Municipal has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Walnut Ridge Regional (KARG), 7.40 NM south.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at KM70 / Pocahontas Municipal?
Pocahontas Municipal (M70) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card for both 100LL and Jet A. Full-service Jet A fueling is also available on the field. This combination supports both piston and turbine operators without prior arrangement.
What runway does M70 have?
Pocahontas Municipal has a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 4,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is the airport's only runway, and it accommodates the general aviation traffic the field sees. Lighting includes runway edge lights and pilot-activated approach lights on both ends, along with PAPI on both runway ends.
Is customs clearance available at Pocahontas Municipal (M70)?
Pocahontas Municipal does not have customs clearance onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Memphis International (KMEM), approximately 87 nautical miles away. Operators needing to clear customs near Pocahontas should plan to route through Memphis instead. This distance should be factored into trip planning for any international arrivals.
How busy is M70 airport?
Pocahontas Municipal recorded 277 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 195 of those attributed to business aviation. This places M70 among lower-traffic general aviation fields in the region. Traffic is not evenly distributed across the year, with business aviation activity concentrated in the spring months. The airport remains unattended by a control tower, consistent with its traffic volume.