66Y

VFR

DIAMONDHEAD

DIAMONDHEAD · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
14'
Longest RWY
3,800'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR18:50Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 66Y
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,014'
MSL · field 14' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +14 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 66Y

66Y does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHSA (STENNIS INTL) · 3.5 NM away. Conditions at 66Y may differ.

METAR · KHSA

Observed 18:50Z

KHSA 271850Z 17014KT 10SM CLR 29/20 A3000
Wind
170° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / 20°C
Altimeter
30.00 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,598 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
0 NM SW
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRADLEY HOLLIDAY
Address
1200 AIRPORT CIRCLE, DIAMONDHEAD MS 39525

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

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170° · 14 kt
RWY 18
178°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 178° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,014 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°3,800 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1844', trees, 570' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 8

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
66Y · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Gulfport Approach at 228-265-6151. When approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA
  • Wildlife is in the vicinity of the runway.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There is a sand perimeter road 88 feet from the runway end and a plus 2 lighted fence 123 feet from the runway end.Show FAA
  • 18Low intensity runway lights, displaced threshold bar, and lights are located 423 feet south of the pavement end.Show FAA
  • 18The approach ratio is 20 to 1 to the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport is for visual flight rules use only. Airport traffic patterns are established on the east side of the runway and the runway centerline extended.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is Diamondhead Country Club and Property Owners Association.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 66Y

Answer card
ICAO
66Y
Name
DIAMONDHEAD
Location
DIAMONDHEAD, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
14 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,014 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,800 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Diamondhead Airport sits in Diamondhead, Mississippi. Field elevation is 14 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,800 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. 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 field is VFR only. Published remarks say traffic patterns are on the east side of the runway and the runway centerline extended. That matters here because the airport also has a displaced threshold on runway 18. There is a sand perimeter road close to the runway end. A lighted fence is also near that end. Wildlife is noted in the runway area. Keep a sharp scan on taxi, takeoff and landing.

Diamondhead Airport is owned by the Diamondhead Country Club and Property Owners Association. On-field FBO service is provided by Diamondhead Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. For clearance delivery, contact Gulfport Approach. If approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC. First-time arrivals should verify the current Chart Supplement before flying in. Brief the east-side pattern and the displaced threshold on 18.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at 66Y Diamondhead Airport?
Diamondhead Airport has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,800 ft long and asphalt.
Is 66Y towered or non-towered?
66Y is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.
What is the pattern altitude at Diamondhead Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published for 66Y. Use the current Chart Supplement for the published pattern, then brief the east-side traffic pattern before arrival.
Does Diamondhead Airport have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for 66Y. Plan for VFR operations and verify current procedures in the Chart Supplement.
Which FBO is on the field at 66Y?
Diamondhead Airport is the on-field FBO listed for 66Y. It carries AVGAS 100LL and offers 24-hour fuel with credit card.
Is there a displaced threshold on runway 18 at Diamondhead?
Yes. Published remarks say runway 18 has a displaced threshold, with lights and the threshold bar located 423 ft south of the pavement end. The approach ratio to that displaced threshold is 20 to 1.
What should I know about runway 18/36 at Diamondhead before landing?
Runway 18/36 is 3,800 ft long. Published remarks also mention a sand perimeter road near the runway end. A lighted fence is also near that end. Wildlife is noted in the runway area.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 66Y?
For clearance delivery, contact Gulfport Approach at 228-265-6151. If approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.

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