Burks Airport (51AS) — Helena, AR

51AS
Burks Airport (51AS)
Helena, AR

Burks Airport (51AS) is a private-use airport located in Helena, AR. The airport sits at an elevation of 174 feet above mean sea level. It features 1 runway.

Location & QuickFacts
FAA Information Effective 2026-09-03
Airport Identifier 51AS
Airport Status Operational
Longitude/Latitude 90°42'57.6504" W / 34°29'0.5316" N
-90.716014 / 34.483481 (Estimated)
Elevation 174.00 ft / 53.04 m (Estimated)
From nearest city 6 nautical miles SW of Helena, AR
Location Phillips County, AR
Owner & Manager
Ownership Privately owned
Owner PAUL RIDDELL
Address 138 STONEBROOK
HELENA, TX 72342
Phone number 870-338-1504
Manager PAUL RIDDELL
Address 5176 CR-315
HELENA, TX 72342
Phone number 870-338-1504
Airport Operations and Facilities
Airport Use Private
Wind indicator Yes
Control Tower NON-ATCT
Sectional chart MEMPHIS
Region ASW - Southwest
Responsible ARTCC ZME - MEMPHIS
Tie-in FSS JBR - JONESBORO
FSS Toll Free 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Runway Information
Runway 12/30
Dimensions 2929 x 100 ft (893 x 30 m)
Surface ASPH-TURF (FAIR)
Surface treatment
12 30
Physical elevation 174.00 ft 174.00 ft
Coordinates 34.485433 / -90.720264 34.481529 / -90.711764
Traffic pattern Right Left
Runway marking None None