KMHP

VFR

JOHN EDWIN JONES SR FLD/METTER MUNI

METTER · GEORGIA

Elev
197.3'
Longest RWY
5,001'10/28
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMHP
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,197.3'
MSL · field 197.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 10
H/W +8 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KMHP

Current METAR

Observed 19:35Z

KMHP 271935Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3014 RMK AO2 T02230091
Wind
080° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 9°C
Altimeter
30.14 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
812 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
2 NM S
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZJX · JACKSONVILLE
NOTAM facility
MCN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CLIFF HENDRIX
Address
METTER-CANDLER AIRPORT AUTHORITY, 25 S. TERRELL STREET, METTER GA 30439

Flight service · Hours

FSS MCN
MACON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • UNATTENDED

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
080° · 8 kt
RWY 10
086°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 10

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 10 · 086° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,197 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
10/28Favored86° / 266°5,001 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
10PAPI 2-box right(3°)81', trees, 2565' from thr, 575' R of cntrln, slope 29
28PAPI 2-box left(3°)14', road, 442' from thr, 286' R of cntrln, slope 17

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 10
KMHP · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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 Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • PAPI is activated for runways 10 and 28. Runway 10 has REIL lighting. Both runways 10 and 28 have medium intensity runway lighting. Use CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 28There is a 6-foot fence and shrubs located from 0 feet to 200 feet from the threshold, 180 feet to the right of runway 28.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe airport manager is the secretary and treasurer.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport phone number is 912-685-4162.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMHP

Answer card
ICAO
KMHP
Name
JOHN EDWIN JONES SR FLD/METTER MUNI
Location
METTER, GEORGIA
Elevation
197.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,197.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
10/28 · 5,001 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
080° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 10

John Edwin Jones Sr Fld/Metter Muni (KMHP) is in Metter, Georgia. The field elevation is 197.3 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 10/28 is 5,001 ft asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Metter Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (912) 685-4162 for current service details before you go.

Published remarks matter here. PAPI is available for both runway ends. Runway 10 also has REIL lighting. Both runway ends have medium intensity runway lighting. There is also a reported fence and shrubs near the right side of runway 28 close to the threshold. That is worth checking in your preflight planning, especially if you are arriving at night or in low visibility. For clearance delivery, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592. If you need current operational details, call the airport manager or the FBO directly before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMHP and can a light jet use it?
KMHP has one runway, 10/28, at 5,001 ft. That gives you a usable paved strip for many light aircraft. Performance still depends on weight, temperature, wind and runway condition.
Does KMHP have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KMHP. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before you file or launch.
Is KMHP towered or non-towered?
KMHP has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for position reports and airport traffic coordination.
What is the pattern altitude at KMHP?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for KMHP. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which fuel grades are available on the field at KMHP?
The on-field FBO is Metter Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (912) 685-4162 to confirm availability before arrival.
What lighting is available for night operations at KMHP?
PAPI is available for runways 10 and 28. Runway 10 also has REIL lighting. Both runway ends have medium intensity runway lighting.
Is there anything to watch for on runway 28 at KMHP?
Yes. Published remarks note a 6-foot fence and shrubs near the right side of runway 28 close to the threshold. Brief that into your arrival plan and verify current conditions before landing.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KMHP?
For clearance delivery, contact Jacksonville ARTCC at 904-845-1592. If you need airport-specific ground details, call the airport manager or the FBO directly.

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