DEXTER B FLORENCE MEML FLD
ARKADELPHIA, AR
KADF, Dexter B Florence Memorial Field, is situated in Arkadelphia, Arkansas at 181 feet elevation with an operational control tower. The airport features a single asphalt runway 04/22 measuring 5002 feet by 75 feet, serving general aviation and light turbine aircraft. This straightforward runway configuration provides adequate capacity for regional traffic.
Two RNAV (GPS) instrument approaches enable reliable operations during low-visibility conditions. Fuel service includes 100LL avgas and Jet A, supporting piston and turbine aircraft. Communication resources comprise an ADF AWOS-3PT station at 118.175 MHz for weather dissemination, CTAF and UNICOM on 122.7 MHz, plus Hot Springs Remote Communication Air Ground repeaters at 128.475 and 377.15 MHz. These navigation aids support pilots operating in the Hot Springs area.
Two flight training organizations serve KADF: Henderson State University provides university-level pilot training, while Arkansas Aviation Academy offers civilian flight instruction. The airport functions as an important regional facility for southwestern Arkansas aviation education and general aviation operations throughout Arkadelphia and surrounding communities.