87I

VFR

YAZOO COUNTY

YAZOO CITY · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
104.6'
Longest RWY
5,000'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 87I
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,104.6'
MSL · field 104.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +7 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF 87I

87I does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMBO (BRUCE CAMPBELL FLD) · 32.3 NM away. Conditions at 87I may differ.

METAR · KMBO

Observed 01:15Z

KMBO 280115Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM BKN080 27/18 A2993 RMK AO2
Wind
180° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,557 ft
Ceiling
8,000 ft AGL
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
4 NM NW
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MICHAEL MCCAIN
Address
51 AIRWAYS RD, YAZOO CITY MS 39194

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
180° · 7 kt
RWY 17
174°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 174° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,105 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored174° / 354°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)
35PAPI 2-box left(3°)40', trees, 1590' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 34

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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
87I · IAP
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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
100LLA1+
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • A courtesy car is available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2200; after 2200, activation or increased intensity is available via CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be contacted at MICHAEL.MCCAIN@YAZOOCOUNTYMS.GOV.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 87I

Answer card
ICAO
87I
Name
YAZOO COUNTY
Location
YAZOO CITY, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
104.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,104.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Yazoo County Airport sits in Yazoo City, Mississippi. The field elevation is 104.6 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 5,000 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Yazoo County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card. Pilots need to bring their own tiedown ropes. A courtesy car is available.

The runway lights on 17/35 are medium intensity. They are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2200. After 2200, you can activate them or increase intensity on CTAF. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC. If you are planning IFR or need current local procedures, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly. The field is in a low-elevation area, so terrain is not the main issue. Traffic and lighting timing are the bigger items to brief before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does Yazoo County Airport use for arrivals and departures?
Yazoo County has one runway, 17/35. It is 5,000 ft long and asphalt.
Is there a tower at 87I?
No. 87I is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at Yazoo County Airport?
The pattern altitude is not published. For light piston aircraft, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Yazoo County Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for 87I. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest IFR procedure list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at 87I?
The on-field FBO is Yazoo County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at Yazoo County Airport?
Yes. Fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.
What should I know about the runway lights at 87I?
The medium intensity runway lights on 17/35 are preset to low intensity from dusk to 2200. After 2200, activation or higher intensity is available via CTAF.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at Yazoo County Airport?
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.

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