KMCB

VFR

MC COMB/PIKE COUNTY/JOHN E LEWIS FLD

MC COMB · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
413.2'
Longest RWY
5,000'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMCB
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,413.2'
MSL · field 413.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +15 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KMCB

Current METAR

Observed 20:53Z

KMCB 272053Z AUTO 17015G22KT 10SM FEW046 SCT070 30/19 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP137 T03000189 58006
Wind
170° @ 15G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
30°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,275 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
4 NM S
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
MCB (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ADAM LOFTON
Address
2051 JOHN E. LEWIS DR, MCCOMB MS 39648

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO
GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0730-1730

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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170° · 15 kt
RWY 16
155°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 155° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,413 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored155° / 335°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSF
34PAPI 2-box left(3°)

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

ILS · 1

RWY 16
LS · CAT I
MCB
109.1
ILS OR LOC RWY 16
KMCB · 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+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor

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, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA
  • A courtesy car is available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The MALSR lighting system for runway 16 is activated by the CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights for runways 16 and 34 are preset to low intensity from dusk to midnight and increase in intensity after midnight, controlled by the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor attendant and fuel after hours, call 601-684-8950.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16Markings on runway 16 are faded.Show FAA
  • 34Markings on runway 34 are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 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 · KMCB

Answer card
ICAO
KMCB
Name
MC COMB/PIKE COUNTY/JOHN E LEWIS FLD
Location
MC COMB, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
413.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,413.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

MC Comb/Pike County/John E Lewis Fld sits in McComb, Mississippi. Field elevation is 413.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 16/34, at 5,000 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05.

Runway 16 has one ILS approach. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has MALSR lighting for runway 16. It is activated by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on 16 and 34 are preset low from dusk to midnight. They increase after midnight, also controlled by CTAF.

Air Services of Mississippi is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (601) 684-8950 for fuel or after-hours service. The airport also has a courtesy car. Pilots should bring their own tiedown ropes. Runway markings on both ends are faded, so plan for a careful look on rollout and taxi. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach Flight Service, Houston ARTCC is listed at 281-230-5622. This is an uncontrolled field, so monitor CTAF closely and confirm runway lighting activation before night operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMCB and can it handle a light jet?
KMCB has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 5,000 ft long and asphalt. That gives a light jet a usable runway. Performance still depends on weight, temperature, wind and runway condition.
Is there an ILS at McComb/Pike County/John E Lewis Fld?
Yes. The airport has one ILS approach. It serves runway 16. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach details before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KMCB?
The published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement or ATC gives a different instruction.
Does KMCB have a control tower?
No. KMCB is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.05. Self-announce and keep a close scan in the pattern.
Which FBO is on the field at KMCB?
Air Services of Mississippi is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (601) 684-8950 for current service details or after-hours fuel.
How does the runway lighting work at KMCB?
Runway 16 has MALSR lighting. It is activated by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights for 16 and 34 are preset to low from dusk to midnight. They increase after midnight by CTAF control.
Are there any runway marking issues at KMCB?
Yes. The published remarks say the markings on runway 16 are faded. The markings on runway 34 are also faded. Give yourself extra time on landing and taxi.
What should a first-time pilot know before flying into KMCB at night?
Confirm runway lighting activation on CTAF before you descend. The airport is non-towered. Runway markings are faded. Runway 16 uses MALSR lighting. Bring tiedown ropes if you plan to park.

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