Arkansas Division of Aeronautics Archives

Northeast Arkansas Leaders Assess Need for New Airport

The Arkansas Division of Aeronautics and the Federal Aviation Administration will fund a needs assessment to determine whether there is enough demand to expand regional airport infrastructure or build a new airport altogether. read more >

by Lara Farrar - April 17, 2023, 12:00am

John Catlett, director of the aviation program at Ozarka College in Melbourne.

Construction / Education / Transportation

Ozarka College Gives Flight to Students Seeking Wings

Ozarka lays the groundwork for growing its commercial pilot program, touted as the nation’s best bargain for students to gain their wings. read more >

by George Waldon - April 27, 2020, 12:00am

North Little Rock Mayor Joe Smith at the North Little Rock airport last year, when he was promoting a $4 million construction project. Now the work is on hold.

Business Services / Construction / Government & Politics

Private Jets Idle, North Little Rock Delays Airport Fix

North Little Rock Mayor Joe Smith is halting work on North Little Rock’s $3 million airport expansion as the coronavirus pandemic pushes the private aviation industry into a revenue tailspin. The mayor planned a new 5,900-SF FBO building and a 10,400-SF corporate hangar. read more >

by Kyle Massey - April 27, 2020, 12:00am