Local Aviation Profile: Shurley Field Airport, Cabot, Arkansas
Shurley Field Airport is a private airstrip located near Cabot in Arkansas. Cabot is a fast-growing Lonoke County city northeast of Little Rock, part of the expanding suburban ring around Arkansas's capital. Shurley Field Airport is a private-use airstrip primarily serving the property owners and invited guests, not open to the general public without prior permission.
Arkansas's aviation community includes more than 90 public-use airports administered with support from the FAA Central Region and the Arkansas DOT Aeronautics Division. Shurley Field Airport contributes to this network by serving local transportation, agricultural aviation, emergency medical access, and recreational flying needs in the Cabot area.
Is Shurley Field Airport controlled or uncontrolled airspace?
Most small airports in Arkansas operate in Class G or Class E uncontrolled airspace. Pilots should self-announce on the CTAF frequency and maintain situational awareness.
What transportation is available from Shurley Field Airport to Cabot?
Ground transportation from small Arkansas airports typically relies on rental cars or prearranged rides. Taxi and rideshare availability is limited in rural communities.
Does Shurley Field Airport have overnight tie-down?
Tie-down availability varies by airport. Pilots planning overnight stays should contact the airport manager or a nearby FBO to reserve space and check security.
Is Shurley Field Airport listed in the FAA Airport Directory?
All public-use airports are listed in the FAA's Chart Supplement for the South Central region. Private-use strips may appear in state aeronautical charts published by the Arkansas DOT Aeronautics Division.
Shurley Field Airport Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Cabot, Arkansas.
Travel Notes: Reaching Cabot via Shurley Field Airport
For pilots planning to use Shurley Field Airport, preflight planning should account for Arkansas's seasonal weather patterns, particularly spring thunderstorms and fall fog. Cabot is a fast-growing Lonoke County city northeast of Little Rock, part of the expanding suburban ring around Arkansas's capital. Consulting the FAA's current NOTAMs and Chart Supplement entries for Shurley Field Airport is essential before any flight.
The broader Cabot area and surrounding Arkansas landscape offer [context-dependent recreation and business opportunities]. Pilots departing from Shurley Field Airport should file a flight plan with FSS and obtain a weather briefing through 1800wxbrief.com. The FAA's pilot safety hotline and Arkansas DOT Aeronautics Division are available for additional guidance on flying in the state.