Airports / Arkansas / HEE
Thompson-Robbins Airport.
West Helena, Arkansas · 242 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
3 ratings
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Operators based
242
Elevation ft
Google rating
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FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#4 / 38
Arkansas airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 3 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated AR fields.
44 nm
To the nearest alternate
Memphis International Airport (MEM).
Overview
Thompson-Robbins Airport, listed as KHEE / HEE, is a general aviation field in West Helena, Arkansas. The field lies at an elevation of 242 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
HEE has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Memphis International Airport (MEM, 44 nm), University Oxford Airport (UOX, 58 nm), and Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA, 61 nm). HEE offers 2 runways, the longest 5,001-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the super-midsize jet class.
Quotes for flights out of HEE vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from HEE, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KHEE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
South Delta Aviation FBO
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-12:00
- Unicom 122.8
- Executive lounge
- Wi-Fi
- Hotel help
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Quick turn
- +1 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KHEE
IATA
HEE
FAA / Local
HEE
Elevation
242 ft
Coordinates
34.5766° N · 90.6762° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs AR fields
state range 130–1,365 ft
At 242 ft, HEE sits lower than 82% of the 45 Arkansas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,001 ft
- 18/365,001 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 09/273,011 ft × 60 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,001 ft
HEE's 5,001 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 44nmMEMMemphis International AirportMemphis
- 58nmUOXUniversity Oxford AirportOxford
- 61nmNQAMillington-Memphis AirportMillington
- 67nmPBFPine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider FieldPine Bluff
- 67nmGLHMid Delta Regional AirportGreenville
- 71nmGWOGreenwood–Leflore AirportGreenwood
Location
Open the full mapKHEE · Thompson-Robbins Airport · West Helena, AR
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from HEE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 217 nm | 54m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 325 nm | 1h 9m |
| Houston (HOU) | 377 nm | 1h 17m |
| Austin (AUS) | 441 nm | 1h 26m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 463 nm | 1h 29m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 687 nm | 2h 0m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 723 nm | 2h 5m |
| Denver (DEN) | 739 nm | 2h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use HEE?
- Thompson-Robbins Airport's longest paved runway is 5,001 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at HEE?
- Thompson-Robbins Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,001 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Thompson-Robbins Airport?
- One FBO serves HEE: South Delta Aviation FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to HEE?
- The closest alternate is Memphis International Airport (MEM), about 44 nm away, followed by University Oxford Airport (UOX) at 58 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from HEE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 54m (217 nm), Dallas about 1h 9m (325 nm), Houston about 1h 17m (377 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.