KCKM

VFR

FLETCHER FLD

CLARKSDALE · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
173.3'
Longest RWY
5,404'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCKM
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,173.3'
MSL · field 173.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +14 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF KCKM

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

KCKM 280415Z AUTO 16015G20KT 10SM A2987 RMK A01
Wind
160° @ 15G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
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
7 NM NE
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAVID HUGGINS
Address
PO BOX 700, CLARKSDALE MS 38614

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO
GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 15 kt
RWY 18
183°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 183° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,173 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored183° / 3°5,404 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box right(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(3°)95', trees, 2240' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 21

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 18
KCKM · 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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • Taxiway lights are on the south stub taxiway to the apron.Show FAA
  • Numerous agricultural aircraft operate west of the north-south taxiway. Aircraft depart to the north and land to the south.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Activate runway end identifier lights on runways 18 and 36 and medium intensity runway lights on runways 18/36 via CTAF. Precision approach path indicators on runways 18 and 36 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card. On-the-spot service is indefinite.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36One hour prior permission required for aircraft over 30,000 pounds. Call 662-624-5554 or 662-902-1893.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • Pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe airport is owned by the City of Clarksdale.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCKM

Answer card
ICAO
KCKM
Name
FLETCHER FLD
Location
CLARKSDALE, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
173.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,173.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,404 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Fletcher Fld sits in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The field elevation is 173.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, at 5,404 ft. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Red Panther Aero is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. The airport also notes that pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes.

A few local items matter for planning. Agricultural aircraft operate west of the north-south taxiway. Aircraft depart to the north and land to the south. Taxiway lights are on the south stub taxiway to the apron. Runway end identifier lights on 18 and 36 operate by CTAF. The medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 also activate by CTAF. PAPI on both ends runs continuously. The airport is owned by the City of Clarksdale. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC before departure if you need it.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCKM Fletcher Fld?
KCKM has one runway, 18/36. It is 5,404 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is there a control tower at Fletcher Fld?
No. KCKM is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at KCKM?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KCKM have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for Fletcher Fld. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at KCKM?
Red Panther Aero is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is fuel available after hours at Fletcher Fld?
Yes. The remarks say 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. On-the-spot service is indefinite.
What should I know about traffic flow at KCKM?
The remarks say aircraft depart to the north and land to the south. Agricultural aircraft also operate west of the north-south taxiway. Keep a sharp scan in that area.
Are there any special operating notes for heavier aircraft at KCKM?
Yes. Aircraft over 30,000 lb need one hour prior permission for runway 18/36 use. Call the numbers listed in the Chart Supplement before arrival.

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