Arkansas International Airport (KBYH)
Medium airport · Blytheville, Arkansas, United States
Airport data
| Name | Arkansas International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KBYH |
| IATA | BYH |
| Elevation | 254 ft (77 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 35°57'51" W 89°56'38" 35.96430, -89.94400 |
| Location | Blytheville, Arkansas, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 11,602 ft (3536 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Arkansas International Airport at a glance
Arkansas International Airport is a medium airport in Blytheville, Arkansas, United States, known to airline systems as BYH. The field elevation of 254 ft (77 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KBYH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 18/36, offers 11,602 ft (3536 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KBYH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Arkansas International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesboro Municipal Airport | KJBR | 65 km (35 NM) |
| Millington-Memphis Airport | KNQA | 68 km (37 NM) |
| McKellar-Sipes Regional Airport | KMKL | 101 km (55 NM) |
| Memphis International Airport | KMEM | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Cape Girardeau Regional Airport | KCGI | 144 km (78 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Arkansas International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 254 ft field elevation of Arkansas International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Arkansas International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Arkansas International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Arkansas International Airport is KBYH, and its IATA code is BYH. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Arkansas International Airport above sea level?
Arkansas International Airport sits at an elevation of 254 feet (77 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Arkansas International Airport located?
The airport lies at 35.9643, -89.9440 — in Blytheville, Arkansas, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Jonesboro Municipal Airport, about 65 km away.
Does KBYH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KBYH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Arkansas International Airport?
Arkansas International Airport has one runway. The longest, 18/36, measures 11,602 ft (3536 m) with a PEM surface.