KMJD

VFR

PICAYUNE MUNI

PICAYUNE · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
55.3'
Longest RWY
5,000'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR16:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KMJD PICAYUNE MUNI showing runway layout — runways 18/36
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMJD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,055.3'
MSL · field 55.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KMJD

Current METAR

Observed 16:35Z

KMJD 131635Z AUTO 00000G10KT 8SM SCT013 24/20 A3005 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0G10 kt
Visibility
8 SM
Temp / Dew
24°C / 20°C
Altimeter
30.05 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
987 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 SE
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WAYNE WILSON
Address
148 RUNWAY RD, PICAYUNE MS 39466

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO
GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 18
179°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 179° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,055 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36179° / 359°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)56', trees, 1715' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 27
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)29', tree, 1200' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 34

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 KMJD PICAYUNE MUNI in PICAYUNE, MISSISSIPPI, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 36
KMJD · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • BIRDS & GEESE INVOF ARPT.
  • CK NOTAMS FOR OCNL RSTRD ASP USE BY STENNIS SPACE CNTR.
  • FOR CD CTC GULFPORT APCH AT 228-265-6151, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
  • COURTESY VEHICLE AVBL.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
  • ACCTV AT TERMINAL AND FUEL PUMPS.

Other notes

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • PRVDD VFR OPNS & EXISTING PICAYUNE ARPT IS CLSD WHEN NEW AIRPORT IS OPNL.
  • PILOTS MUST PRVD THEIR OWN TIEDOWN ROPES.
  • MANAGERARPT HAS 24 HR LGTD & SCTY CAMERAS AT FUEL-FARM & TRML BLDG. 24 HR ACES FOR PILOTS & PAX AT TRML BLDG. ALTN FONE 601-749-7017.
  • OWNERJIM LUKE, CITY MAYOR.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMJD

Answer card
ICAO
KMJD
Name
PICAYUNE MUNI
Location
PICAYUNE, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
55.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,055.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Picayune Muni sits in Picayune, Mississippi. The field elevation is 55.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, at 5,000 ft asphalt. There is no control tower. Traffic uses CTAF 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or NOTAMs say otherwise. The airport is in a low-lying coastal area near the Gulf side of Mississippi, so watch weather, birds and geese in the area. Check NOTAMs for occasional restricted airspace use by Stennis Space Center before you go.

Dispatch Aviation is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. The airport also has 24-hour lighting. Security cameras are at the fuel farm and terminal building. Pilots and passengers have 24-hour access at the terminal. Runway 18/36 lighting is controlled by CTAF. Use the PAPI for both runway ends.

For a first-time arrival, the big items are simple. This is an uncontrolled field with Gulfport Approach frequencies listed for clearance delivery and departure support when available. If approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC. Pilots must bring their own tiedown ropes. A courtesy vehicle is available.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMJD and can a light jet use it?
KMJD has one runway, 18/36, at 5,000 ft asphalt. That gives you a usable strip for many light aircraft and some light jets. Performance still depends on weight, temperature, wind and runway condition.
Is KMJD towered or uncontrolled?
KMJD has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and monitor the field closely on arrival and departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Picayune Muni?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement or local NOTAMs say otherwise.
Does KMJD have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published at KMJD. Plan for non-precision or visual operations. Verify current approach options before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at KMJD?
Dispatch Aviation is on field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A. Call (601) 749-4449 for current service details.
Is self-serve fuel available at KMJD?
Yes. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. The published remarks also note 24-hour lighting and security cameras at the fuel farm and terminal.
What should I know about runway lighting at KMJD?
Runway 18/36 medium intensity lights are controlled by CTAF. The airport also has a PAPI for runway 18 and runway 36.
Are there any special arrival concerns at KMJD?
Check NOTAMs for occasional restricted airspace use by Stennis Space Center. Birds and geese are also reported in the vicinity. Keep a sharp lookout on approach and departure.

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