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Free air in Arkansas
Is air free in Arkansas?
Owner decidesNot by law. Arkansas has no free-air law, so each station owner decides. Of the 190 places with air we have mapped in Arkansas, 86 (45 %) are free or usually free, mostly at Lowe's, Kum & Go and Kroger, plus tire shops such as Discount Tire that fill tires for free.
- places with air
- 190
- free or usually free
- 86
- tire shops fill free
- 15
- open 24/7 (known)
- 21
Chains with air in Arkansas
The brands with the most locations on our Arkansas map, and what to expect at each.
| Chain | Locations in AR | Free air |
|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | 21 | Usually free |
| Kum & Go | 18 | Usually free |
| Kroger | 16 | Usually free |
| Shell | 15 | Depends on the store |
| Discount Tire | 14 | Free, staff fill |
| Pilot and Flying J | 13 | Usually free |
| Murphy USA | 9 | Depends on the store |
| Valero | 8 | Depends on the store |
| Phillips 66 | 7 | Depends on the store |
| Circle K | 6 | Depends on the store |
| Exxon | 5 | Depends on the store |
| QuikTrip | 5 | Usually free |
| Citgo | 4 | Depends on the store |
| Casey's | 4 | Depends on the store |
| Maverik | 4 | Depends on the store |
Free air by city in Arkansas
Number of places with air per city. Cities with a link have their own page with every address.
- Fort Smith3 free / 21
- Conway17
- North Little Rock13
- Fayetteville12
- Little Rock11
- Jacksonville9
- Springdale9
- Pine Bluff7
- Sherwood7
- Benton6
- Russellville6
- Bentonville5
- Van Buren5
- Rogers5
- Jonesboro5
- Hot Springs4
- West Memphis4
- Paragould4
- Blytheville3
- Cabot2
- Forrest City2
- El Paso2
- Alma2
- Bryant2
- Texarkana2
- Mountain Home2
- Searcy2
- Beebe1
- Tontitown1
- Rudy1
- Pleasant Plains1
- Greenwood1
- Prairie Grove1
- Centerton1
- Atkins1
- Hazen1
- Ozark1
- Fouke1
- Caddo Valley1
- Maumelle1
- Siloam Springs1
Winter tire pressure in Arkansas
−4 PSI
typical drop from July to January
The average temperature in Arkansas goes from about 81 °F in July to 41 °F in January. Tire pressure falls roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F, so a tire set to 35 PSI on a summer afternoon reads about 31 PSI on an average winter morning.
Most tire pressure warning lights switch on when a tire is about 25 % below its recommended pressure. A cold front plus a slow leak gets there fast, so check your tires as soon as the first cold mornings arrive.
Free air in neighboring states
Free air in Arkansas: questions
Is air free at gas stations in Arkansas?
Only where the owner chooses. Arkansas doesn't require free air, so many stations use coin or card machines that cost one to two dollars. Chains that give air away at most stores are your best bet, and some clerks switch a paid machine to free if you ask.
Which gas stations have free air in Arkansas?
On our map, the chains with the most free or usually free air pumps in Arkansas are Lowe's (21), Kum & Go (18), Kroger (16) and Pilot and Flying J (13). At franchised brands like Shell, BP or Exxon, it depends on the owner.
Where can I check my tire pressure for free in Arkansas?
Tire shops are the easiest option: Discount Tire (14 locations) check and fill tires for free during business hours, no purchase needed.
How much does tire pressure drop in winter in Arkansas?
Arkansas averages about 81 °F in July and 41 °F in January (NOAA, 2015–2024). At roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, tires filled in summer lose about 4 PSI by midwinter, often enough to switch on the low-pressure warning. Top them up when the weather turns.
Which city in Arkansas has the most free air pumps?
On our map, North Little Rock has the most free or usually free spots in Arkansas: 8 of 13 places with air.