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YELL COUNTY INDUSTRIAL SITES
Contact the Dardanelle or Danville Chambers of Commerce for information about industrial sites. These chambers work closely with local officials in the Yell County area.

HIGHWAY ACCESS - Dardanelle is located just south of Interstate 40, a major coast to coast transportation route. Arkansas Highway 22 travels east from Dardanelle, with Arkansas Scenic Byway 7, considered one the nations most scenic, traveling north/south with Highway 27 going southwest.

Danville is located just 19 miles southwest of Dardanelle on Arkansas Highway 27. State Highways 27, 10 and 80 all meet in Danville. State Highway 10 is a heavily traveled east/west route between Little Rock and Fort Smith. Elven miles east of Danville via state highway 10 is Scenic Byway 7. State highway 27 south of Danville is a designated Arkansas scenic highway as is State Highway 309 over Mt. Magazine beginning in in the town of Havana 9 miles west of Danville.

Port of DardanelleRiver Port

The McClelland-Kerr Arkansas River navigation project is located at Dardanelle and is served by the Port of Dardanelle.

Motor Freight
Superior distribution to and from every part of the nation is readily available by common carrier via Interstate 40, a major East-West artery. Franchised, independent, and specialized haulers can provide overnight delivery to approximately 50% of America's population.

Railroad’s

Danville industry is served by the Little Rock and Western Railway providing service from its terminating point in Danville east to Little Rock. In Little Rock, the Union Pacific Railroad rail road has major locomotive upkeep facilities and access to its major nationwide routes.

The Dardanelle and Russellville Railroad, or "D&R" as it is known locally, operates a 4.8 mile line in from Russellville (where it interchanges with Union Pacific) to Dardanelle, Arkansas. Current D&R traffic generally consists of pulp board, plastics, and forest products. The D&R is one of few remaining short-line railroads in the state. DR is currently owned by Arkansas Shortline Railroads, Inc., a short-line railroad holding company.

Real Estate In Danville

Land is available for small and medium size industrial development. The city is well equipped to handle water, electrical and natural gas needs of prospective businesses. Labor force currently available. Housing in the Danville Area is extremely affordable with the average price of a three bedroom home being in the mid $80k range.

Airports

Danville’s airport is a 5,325 foot long, 75 foot wide fully lighted asphalt strip completed and upgraded in the last 10 years. The facility has aviation fuel pumps available 24 hours daily (access requires a local call). Lighting is controlled by standard onboard radio activation device. Continuing efforts are being made to improve the Airport to meet more diverse aeronautical needs.(479-495-2013)

Location: 2 miles NW of DANVILLE, AR

Private Aircraft: 5 Based

DTN Weather System

Runway: 5,325 x 75 feet
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Dardanelle is serviced by the Russellville Airport. The runway is 5094 foot long, 75 foot wide lighted asphalt strip., just 6 miles north of Dardanelle. (479-967-1227)

Location: 2 miles SE of RUSSELLVILLE, AR

Private Aircraft: 43 Based

DTN Weather System

Runway: 5,094 x 75 feet
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Little Rock Airport- (501) 372-3439
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas 100 miles East of Danville - Provides conventional services.

Fort Smith Municipal Airport- (479) 446-1081
Location: Fort Smith, Arkansas-70 miles West of Danville - Provides conventional services.