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· METAR09:58Z
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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
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KMEI

Current METAR

Observed 09:58Z

KMEI 120958Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02220211
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 21°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,085 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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Calm
RWY 01
007°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 01 · 007° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,298 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/197° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KMEI KEY FLD in MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI, showing runways 01/19, 04/22 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • ANG ATNDD 0700-1630 MON-FRI EXCP HOLS.
  • ANG LTD PRKG USE; RSC INFO AVBL FOR ANG OPS DURG NML DUTY HRS. ALL TRAN ACFT 48 HR PPR. OBO.
  • ANG RAMP CLSD EXC PPR, 601-484-9734/9714. ARNG DSN 293-2829 C601-696-8829.
  • BASH PHASE II PERIOD MAR-MAY, SEP-NOV. CTC AFLD MGMT OR COMD POST FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND.
  • ANG PROVIDES ATC SERVICES AT KMEI.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 04/22; HIRL RWY 01/19; TWY LGTS - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 01/19PCR VALUE: 730/F/C/W/U
  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 120/F/C/W/U
  • 01/19NON-STD RESA DUE TO SFC VARNS.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • 1FOR ATTENDANT AFT HRS CALL 601-693-7282.
  • 01/19DTHR CONC.

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
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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