23M

VFR

CLARKE COUNTY

QUITMAN · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
321.3'
Longest RWY
3,295'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:58Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 23M
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,321.3'
MSL · field 321.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +9 · X/W 5 kt R

METAR & TAF 23M

23M does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMEI (KEY FLD) · 14.8 NM away. Conditions at 23M may differ.

METAR · KMEI

Observed 22:58Z

KMEI 272258Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM FEW075 30/19 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP136 T03000194
Wind
190° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
30°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
2,161 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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 N
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TRISTEN SCARBROUGH
Address
429 COUNTY RD NR 153, QUITMAN MS 39355

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° · 10 kt
RWY 16
158°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
5 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 158° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,321 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored158° / 338°3,295 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 2-box left(4°)47', trees, 1215' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21
3451', trees, 1250' from thr, slope 20

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.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
23M · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • Ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • The ground drops abruptly 250 feet from runway 16 threshold.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Meridian Approach at 601-679-3691. When Meridian Approach is closed contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • The ground drops abruptly 240 feet from runway 34 threshold.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Lights operate from dusk to 2200. After 2200 activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 using the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available with credit card.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 · 23M

Answer card
ICAO
23M
Name
CLARKE COUNTY
Location
QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
321.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,321.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 3,295 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Clarke County Airport (23M) sits in Quitman, Mississippi. Field elevation is 321.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,295 ft long and asphalt. This is a non-towered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Clarke County Airport. It carries 100LL and MOGAS. Self-serve fuel is available with credit card. Pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes.

There are a few operational items to plan for. The ground drops abruptly 250 feet from the runway 16 threshold. The ground also drops abruptly 240 feet from the runway 34 threshold. Ultralight activity occurs on and near the airport. Lights operate from dusk to 2200. After 2200, medium intensity runway lights on 16/34 are activated using CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Meridian Approach at 601-679-3691. When Meridian Approach is closed, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449. If you are new to the field, brief the runway length, the slope near both thresholds. Brief the mixed traffic picture before you arrive.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Clarke County Airport (23M)?
23M has one runway, 16/34. It is 3,295 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
What is the pattern altitude at 23M?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
Does Clarke County Airport have an ILS?
No ILS approaches are published for 23M. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is 23M a towered airport?
No. 23M is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and runway lighting activation.
What fuel is available on the field at Clarke County Airport?
The on-field FBO is Clarke County Airport. It carries 100LL and MOGAS. Self-serve fuel is available with credit card.
What are the lighting hours at 23M?
Lights operate from dusk to 2200. After 2200, activate medium intensity runway lights on 16/34 using CTAF.
Are there any terrain or slope issues at the runway ends?
Yes. The ground drops abruptly 250 feet from the runway 16 threshold. The ground also drops abruptly 240 feet from the runway 34 threshold. That is worth a careful brief on final and after landing.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Clarke County Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Meridian Approach at 601-679-3691. When Meridian Approach is closed, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.

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23M Clarke County Airport | Quitman, MS