00M Thigpen Fld Airport Guide

Before you fly into 00M

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,351'

MSL · field 351' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 16

H/W +8 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF 00M

00M does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLUL (HESLER/NOBLE FLD) · 17.2 NM away. Conditions at 00M may differ.

METAR · KLUL

Observed 23:55Z

KLUL 272355Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A2998 RMK A02 T02820171 10314 20282 403140189

Wind: 190° @ 9 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 28°C / 17°C
Altimeter: 29.98 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,921 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

00M does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KPIB (HATTIESBURG/LAUREL RGNL) · 29.7 NM away. Conditions at 00M may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 18:00Z–28 18:00Z

TAF KPIB 271726Z 2718/2818 17010G18KT P6SM FEW250 FM280800 20004KT P6SM SCT250 FM280900 20004KT 5SM BR BKN018 FM281000 21004KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN006 FM281100 19003KT 1/2SM FG BKN005 FM281300 19004KT 4SM BR SCT004

BASEVFR

27 18:00Z–28 08:00Z

Wind: 170° at 10 kt gusting 18 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 25,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city: 3 NM SE
VFR sectional: NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC: ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility: GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CODY BLACKWELL
Phone: (601) 580-0469
Address: PO BOX 307, BAY SPRINGS MS 39422

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO: GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: UNATTENDED

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 16

159°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	159° / 339°	3,000 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	—	—	65', tree, 1980' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 27
34	—	—	—	—	—	—	165', trees, 4000' from thr, slope 23

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

00M · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

00M · CHART_SUPP

Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel: Not available
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Other services: AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
Customs: Not available
Lighting schedule: SS-SR
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Lighted
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.15

17M·Magee Municipal Airport·29.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$7.60

KLUL·Laurel Airport Authority·17.2 nm

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.15at17MMagee Municipal Airport29.3 nm
Jet A$7.60atKLULLaurel Airport Authority17.2 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
Trees on the east and west sides of the runway violate the transitional surface.Show FAA

Other notes

Pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 00M

Answer card

ICAO: 00M
Name: THIGPEN FLD
Location: BAY SPRINGS, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation: 351 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,351 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 190° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 16

Thigpen Fld is in Bay Springs, Mississippi. The field elevation is 351 ft MSL. It has one runway, 16/34, which is 3,000 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The runway headings are magnetic. Runway 16 is 161°. Runway 34 is 341°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Plan on self-sufficiency for arrival and ground handling. Pilots should also note the published remarks. Trees on the east and west sides of the runway penetrate the transitional surface. That matters on climb-out and on short final. The remarks also say pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449. If you need current operational details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Thigpen Fld (00M)?

00M has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,000 ft long with an asphalt surface.

Does 00M have any ILS approaches published?

No ILS approaches are published for 00M. Plan with the current approach chart set and the FAA Chart Supplement for the latest procedure status.

What is the pattern altitude at Thigpen Fld?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is Thigpen Fld towered?

No. 00M is a non-towered airport. CTAF is 122.9.

What should I know about the runway environment at 00M?

Trees on the east and west sides of the runway violate the transitional surface. Give yourself a stable approach and pay attention on departure and arrival.

Are there any on-field FBOs at Thigpen Fld?

No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

Who do I contact for clearance delivery at 00M?

Memphis ARTCC handles clearance delivery. The published numbers are 901-368-8453 and 901-368-8449.

What should I bring for tie-down at Thigpen Fld?

Pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes. Bring your own gear if you plan to park overnight.

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