Local Aviation Profile: Glenn Winchester Airport, Mineral Springs, Arkansas
Glenn Winchester Airport is a private airstrip located near Mineral Springs in Arkansas. Mineral Springs is a small Howard County community in the Ouachita Mountains foothills of southwest Arkansas, near the Oklahoma border. Glenn Winchester 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. Glenn Winchester Airport contributes to this network by serving local transportation, agricultural aviation, emergency medical access, and recreational flying needs in the Mineral Springs area.
Is Glenn Winchester 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 Glenn Winchester Airport to Mineral Springs?
Ground transportation from small Arkansas airports typically relies on rental cars or prearranged rides. Taxi and rideshare availability is limited in rural communities.
Does Glenn Winchester 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 Glenn Winchester 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.
Glenn Winchester Airport Contact Information
Address, Phone Number, and Hours for an Airports in Mineral Springs, Arkansas.
| Name | Glenn Winchester Airport |
| Address | Randall Lane, Mineral Springs AR 71851 Map |
| Phone | (479) 795-2481 |
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Map of Glenn Winchester Airport
Airports near Mineral Springs
Travel Notes: Reaching Mineral Springs via Glenn Winchester Airport
For pilots planning to use Glenn Winchester Airport, preflight planning should account for Arkansas's seasonal weather patterns, particularly spring thunderstorms and fall fog. Mineral Springs is a small Howard County community in the Ouachita Mountains foothills of southwest Arkansas, near the Oklahoma border. Consulting the FAA's current NOTAMs and Chart Supplement entries for Glenn Winchester Airport is essential before any flight.
The broader Mineral Springs area and surrounding Arkansas landscape offer [context-dependent recreation and business opportunities]. Pilots departing from Glenn Winchester 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.