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Thanks for taking the time to look over Winfield. If you
are looking for a quiet, rural area to establish a home where you can economically live
with your airplane, in the company of other aviation enthusiasts, you are in the right
place. To provide some information that should give you a better idea of just how nice
Winfield is, we have made up a list of frequently asked questions. We hope that it gives
you a good enough idea of Winfield to entice you into contacting us with your specific
questions. What is the runway like? Winfield is a 2600' x 75' bermuda grass turf runway that is level and well drained. The turf is very well established with NO bare spots. Who owns the runway? The runway is owned by The Winfield Airstrip Owners Association. Are there any Associations dues? Yes, the owners contribute dues for each tract that he owns. The dues are used for paying the taxes on the runway, maintenance of the runway and roads in the park, etc. The dues are kept as low as possible, and this year they were set at $50 per tract. Each year the needs will be assessed, and the rate will be determined to meet those needs. We think that these are some of the lowest association dues anywhere for an airpark. What about association rules? Can I live with them? There is a set of association by-laws, but they are VERY minimal, and are mostly common sense. Subdivision Covenants Association By-Laws Tell me about the tracts. Each tract is over 3 acres and has electricity, phone, and city water. Access to the runway is either direct from the tract, or by means of a taxiway. Each tract is individual in character, in that some are heavily wooded, while others are open meadow. How heavy is the tax burden in the area? Taxes are very low by almost anyones standard. The taxes on the runway (approx 7.75 acres) were $121 for the year 2000. The formula for figuring the property taxes is: 20% of the fair market value of the property times the millage rate. The current millage rate is somewhere between 35 and 40. So, a $100,000 property would have a tax bill of about $800. What services are available on the field? None. No fuel, no repair station, no runway lights, no pavement, NO HASSLES. But, all of these services are just a few miles away. The airport in Clarksville (H35) has it all. What about building codes and subdivision restrictions? There are no building codes that have to be met, but there are a few restrictive covenants for the subdivision. They are designed to maintain the value of the properties, but not overburden the residents. Mobile homes are not allowed on any of the tracts that are available. What is the surrounding area like? Winfield is in the Arkansas River valley, near the Ozark Mountains. Within a few miles, there is fishing, golf, and shopping. The quiet little town of Altus is 3 miles away, with Ozark being about 10 miles, Clarksville at 25 miles and Fort Smith being 40 miles away. It is situated in the center of the country, making it easy to travel in any direction to get other parts of the country. How do I get in touch with you to learn more? E-mailing us is the easiest, fastest way. You are welcome to call, but its tough to catch us, just leave a number and the best time to return the call. Louis Champeau - champeau1@verizon.net (989) 821-7515 Bob Shingledecker – shingleb@kirtland.edu (989) 275-4317 |
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