Sevier County Airport

at J Lynn Helms Sevier County Airport

From Colleen Keller on 30-Sep-2009

The people here are very very helpful. We had a maintenance issue on a cross-country ferry flight; Pete Beuden of Dequeen Aviation took time on a Sunday evening to help diagnose our problem and get us on our way. Its people like this that makes general aviation a great community. Thank you DeQueen for your hospitality!
 

From Kevin Wilkerson on 08-Sep-2009

This is the second time I have flown into DEQ and they are out of fuel. Once in the early summer and now in September. It won't happen again! Avoid this airport.

Response from Howard Covington, Sevier County Airport
We are a small county own airport with little budget and no staff. A 5-member commission and volunteers operate the airport. Sometimes the Pilot's lounge is not as clean as we like, but we work hard to insure that you have a place to rest comfortably and safely. We will do our best to provide good clean fuel at a reasonable rate and will strive to not have issue of no fuel that have occurred in the past. I will do my best to handle any complaints so you may contact me, Howard Covington at 870-584-2057.

 

From George Horn on 22-Jun-2008

I talked to the airport authorities... They now have fuel.
 

From Steve Beckerdite on 01-Jun-2008

Stopped in for fuel on 5/30. Had not seen the previous PIREP, but I had called the day before to verify price (I didn't think to verify that the ACTUALLY HAD fuel). The lady who answered phone verified the $4.05/gal price. When I arrived there was no fuel. Fortunately, I had added 15 gallons extra before I left home and went to Marshall, TX (KASL) for fuel at $4.28/gal. I guess this goes back to the old saying, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."
 

From Ron Butler on 29-May-2008

I planned a stop at DeQueen for 05/29/08 and attempted to call the numbers listed on 05/27 and 05/28. I could not get an answer on the airport or manager's phone so I called the number at the County. I was given a number of one of the pilots but could not reach him for two days. When I landed for fuel I learned that they had run out of gas several days ago. A Bonanza pilot was also there to get some fuel. Be warned, if you haven't talked to someone to confirm they have fuel, land with caution and be prepared to fly to another airport for fuel. I won't plan a stop there again.
 

From George Horn on 30-Apr-2008

Stopped by near dusk on 4/27/08. Terminal open with TV and clean bathroom. Fuel 4.05, self-serve. Nice rwy conditions.
 

From Tom Hayden on 19-Jun-2007

Nice airport, runway good shape. Very late night visit but the terminal was open.
 

From Grant Smith on 19-May-2007

They have just put in internet and cable TV. Self Service pumps. Easy in and out. Good place for a pit stop.