23M Clarke County Airport

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 +4 · X/W 3 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 03:58Z

KMEI 120358Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 26/24 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02560239

Wind: 200° @ 5 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 24°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 1,632 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

23M does not issue a TAF.

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

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KMEI 112357Z 1200/1224 21005KT P6SM SCT050

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

Wind: 210° at 5 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 5,000 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 N
VFR sectional: MEMPHIS
ARTCC: ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility: GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: GLENN COOK
Phone: 601-776-3728
Address: 6133 CO. RD. 320, ENTERPRISE MS 39330

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

Full page

Runway & wind

tap a runway

200° · 5 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 16

158°M

Head/Tail

+4 kt

Crosswind

3 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	158° / 338°	3,295 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	47', trees, 1215' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 21
34	—	—	—	—	—	—	51', 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 23M CLARKE COUNTY in QUITMAN, MISSISSIPPI, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement

23M · CHART_SUPP

Chart Supplement

23M · 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: 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.

Cheapest 100LL

$5.05

23M·Clarke County Airport

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.50

KLUL·Laurel Airport Authority·33.2 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Clarke County Airport 122.800(601) 776-6312Independent6d ago	$5.05	—	—

Clarke County Airport
122.800(601) 776-6312
—
100LL
$5.05
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

Jet A$6.50atKLULLaurel Airport Authority33.2 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

GND DROPS ABRUPTLY 240 FT FM RWY 34 THR.
GND DROPS ABRUPTLY 250 FT FM RWY 16 THR.
ULTRALIGHT ACTVTY ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC MERIDIAN APCH 601-679-3691, WHEN MERIDIAN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting notes

LGTS OPR DUSK-2200. AFT 2200 ACTVT MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LL24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.

Other notes

PILOTS MUST PRVD THEIR OWN TIEDOWN ROPES.

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: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 200° at 5 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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