Airports / Arkansas / MXA
Manila Municipal Airport.
Manila, Arkansas · 242 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
7 ratings
0
Operators based
242
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#1 / 38
Arkansas airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 7 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated AR fields.
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Arkansas International Airport (BYH), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Manila Municipal Airport (KMXA / MXA) sits in Manila, Arkansas, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 242 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MXA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Arkansas International Airport (BYH, 11 nm), Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR, 24 nm), and Millington-Memphis Airport (NQA, 35 nm). With a single 4,201-foot paved runway, MXA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from MXA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Manila.
1 FBO serves KMXA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
City of Manila (FBO)
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Fri daylight hours; fuel available 24 hr with credit card
- Unicom 122.8
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Restrooms
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KMXA
IATA
MXA
FAA / Local
MXA
Elevation
242 ft
Coordinates
35.8944° N · 90.1546° 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, MXA sits lower than 82% of the 45 Arkansas fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,201 ft
- 18/364,201 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,201 ft
MXA's 4,201 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 11nmBYHArkansas International AirportBlytheville
- 24nmJBRJonesboro Municipal AirportJonesboro
- 35nmNQAMillington-Memphis AirportMillington
- 52nmMEMMemphis International AirportMemphis
- 63nmMKLMcKellar-Sipes Regional AirportJackson
- 85nmCGICape Girardeau Regional AirportCape Girardeau
Location
Open the full mapKMXA · Manila Municipal Airport · Manila, AR
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MXA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 169 nm | 48m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 379 nm | 1h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 380 nm | 1h 17m |
| Houston (HOU) | 456 nm | 1h 28m |
| Austin (AUS) | 509 nm | 1h 35m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 632 nm | 1h 52m |
| Denver (DEN) | 727 nm | 2h 5m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 756 nm | 2h 9m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MXA?
- Manila Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,201 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 MXA?
- Manila Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,201 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Manila Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves MXA: City of Manila (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 MXA?
- The closest alternate is Arkansas International Airport (BYH), about 11 nm away, followed by Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR) at 24 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MXA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Dallas about 1h 17m (379 nm), Chicago about 1h 17m (380 nm), Houston about 1h 28m (456 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.