KUBS

VFR

COLUMBUS-LOWNDES COUNTY

COLUMBUS · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
188.1'
Longest RWY
4,503'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KUBS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,188.1'
MSL · field 188.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KUBS

KUBS does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGTR (GOLDEN TRIANGLE RGNL) · 10.6 NM away. Conditions at KUBS may differ.

METAR · KGTR

Observed 01:56Z

KGTR 280156Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM SCT090 27/20 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02670200 $
Wind
160° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,636 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 SE
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DAN DUSTON
Address
368 FABRITEK DR, COLUMBUS MS 39702

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO
GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1800
  • SAT-SUN · ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
160° · 7 kt
RWY 18
176°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 176° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,188 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored176° / 356°4,503 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)68', trees, 2510' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 34
36PAPI 2-box left(3°)67', trees, 2075' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 27

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 18
KUBS · 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
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AMB,INSTR

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
  • A courtesy car is available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 operate from dusk to 2200. After 2200, lighting activation is on the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators on runways 18 and 36 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFuel is available 24 hours with credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 36Omni-directional touchdown zone lighting on runway 36 is out of service until further notice.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Call ahead for hangar space.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KUBS

Answer card
ICAO
KUBS
Name
COLUMBUS-LOWNDES COUNTY
Location
COLUMBUS, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
188.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,188.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,503 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Columbus-Lowndes County Airport sits in Columbus, Mississippi. Field elevation is 188.1 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 4,503 ft long. The airport is not towered. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC. The published traffic pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. That matters if you are planning an IFR arrival in lower weather. Runway 36 has omni-directional touchdown zone lighting out of service until further notice. Medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 operate from dusk to 2200. After 2200, lighting activation is on CTAF. The PAPI on both runway ends operates continuously.

The on-field FBO is Columbus-Lowndes County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. A courtesy car is available. Call ahead for hangar space. The field is a practical stop for local and transient traffic. Plan your arrival with the published lighting notes in mind, especially if you expect a late arrival or night departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KUBS?
KUBS has one runway, 18/36. It is 4,503 ft long and paved asphalt.
Is there an ILS at Columbus-Lowndes County Airport?
No ILS approaches are published for KUBS. If you are planning an IFR arrival, check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options.
What is the pattern altitude at KUBS?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KUBS towered?
No. Columbus-Lowndes County Airport is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KUBS?
The on-field FBO is Columbus-Lowndes County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A. Call the FBO directly at (662) 251-4650 for current service details.
Can I get fuel at KUBS after hours?
Yes. Published remarks say 100LL fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. Verify current access details with the FBO if you need anything beyond self-service fuel.
What runway lighting should I expect at KUBS?
Medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 operate from dusk to 2200. After 2200, lighting activation is on CTAF. The PAPI on runways 18 and 36 operates continuously.
Are there any runway lighting issues at KUBS right now?
Yes. The omni-directional touchdown zone lighting on runway 36 is out of service until further notice. Plan accordingly and check the current Chart Supplement before departure.

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KUBS Columbus-Lowndes County Airport