KMEI

VFR

KEY FLD

MERIDIAN · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
297.8'
Longest RWY
10,003'01/19
Tower
0600-2200, OTR TIMES BY NOTAM
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR00:58Z
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Before you fly into KMEI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
0600-2200, OTR TIMES BY NOTAM local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,297.8'
MSL · field 297.8' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +6 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KMEI

Current METAR

Observed 00:58Z

KMEI 280058Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02610189
Wind
190° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 19°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,640 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
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
MEI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
TOM WILLIAMS
Address
2811A AIRPORT BLVD, MERIDIAN MS 39307

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO
GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 6 kt
RWY 19
187°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 187° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,298 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored7° / 187°10,003 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
04/2242° / 222°5,052 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0110,003'10,003'10,003'9,013'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
1910,003'10,003'10,003'9,013'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
045,052'5,052'5,052'5,052'PAPI 2-box left(3.13°)86', trees, 1926' from thr, 444' R of cntrln, slope 20
225,052'5,052'5,052'5,052'PAPI 2-box left(3°)35', pole, 1125' from thr, 390' R of cntrln, slope 26

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 · 2

RWY 01
LS · CAT I
MEI
110.1
RWY 19
LD · CAT I
IKQ
111.35
HI-TACAN OR VOR-B
KMEI · 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
100LLAA++
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,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
  • BASH Phase II period is March through May and September through November. Contact airfield management or the command post for current bird watch conditions.Show FAA
  • The Air National Guard is attended from 0700 to 1630 Monday through Friday except holidays.Show FAA
  • The Air National Guard has limited parking use. Resource information is available for Air National Guard operations during normal duty hours. All transient aircraft require 48 hour prior permission to operate or overfly.Show FAA
  • The Air National Guard provides air traffic control services at KMEI.Show FAA
  • The Air National Guard ramp is closed except by prior permission to operate. Contact 601-484-9734 or 601-484-9714. Air National Guard designator is 293-2829 or commercial 601-696-8829.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR lighting is active on runways 01 and 19. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 04 and 22. High intensity runway lights are on runways 01 and 19. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19Pavement classification rating value is 730/F/C/W/U.Show FAA
  • 04/22Pavement classification rating value is 120/F/C/W/U.Show FAA
  • 01/19Runways 01 and 19 have non-standard runway end safety areas due to surface variations.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 1For attendant after hours call 601-693-7282.Show FAA
  • 01/19The displaced threshold is concrete.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMEI

Answer card
ICAO
KMEI
Name
KEY FLD
Location
MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
297.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,297.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0600-2200, OTR TIMES BY NOTAM
Total runways
2
Longest runway
01/19 · 10,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
14
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Key Field sits in Meridian, Mississippi. The field elevation is 297.8 ft MSL. It has two runways. The longest is 01/19 at 10,003 ft. The airport is towered. Tower hours are 0600 to 2200, with other times by NOTAM. The Air National Guard also provides air traffic control services at KMEI.

Runway 01 and 19 have ILS approaches. Runway 01/19 has MALSR lighting. Runway 04/22 has medium intensity runway lights. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published pattern entry and any local procedures before you go.

Meridian Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. For after-hours attendant service, the published remarks list a phone number. BASH Phase II runs March through May and September through November. Contact airfield management or the command post for current bird watch conditions. Runway 01/19 also has a displaced concrete threshold and non-standard runway end safety areas. That matters if you are planning a heavy arrival or a short-field departure. Transient aircraft also need 48 hour prior permission to operate or overfly. Check with the airport operator before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMEI?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KMEI. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before arrival. If you are flying a light piston, do not assume a standard pattern without checking the published entry.
What are the tower hours at Key Field?
The tower is open 0600 to 2200. Other times are by NOTAM. The Air National Guard also provides air traffic control services at KMEI.
Does KMEI have ILS approaches?
Yes. There are 2 ILS approaches at KMEI. They serve runway ends 01 and 19.
Which runway is longest at KMEI?
Runway 01/19 is the longest runway. It is 10,003 ft long and has an asphalt-concrete surface.
Which FBO is on the field at KMEI?
Meridian Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current service details.
Is there a bird hazard or BASH advisory at KMEI?
Yes. The remarks say BASH Phase II runs March through May and September through November. Contact airfield management or the command post for current bird watch conditions.
Can transient aircraft operate at KMEI without prior permission?
No. The remarks say all transient aircraft require 48 hour prior permission to operate or overfly. Contact the airport operator before you plan the trip.
What lighting should I expect for night operations at KMEI?
Runways 01 and 19 have MALSR lighting and high intensity runway lights. Runway 04/22 has medium intensity runway lights. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF.

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