KUTA

VFR

TUNICA MUNI

TUNICA · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
194.4'
Longest RWY
8,500'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KUTA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,194.4'
MSL · field 194.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +13 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF KUTA

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

KUTA 280415Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM OVC043 27/23 A2987 RMK AO2 T02680230 $
Wind
190° @ 14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,743 ft
Ceiling
4,300 ft AGL
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
1 NM E
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
UTA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MARIE WARNER
Address
209 S ARPT BLVD-PO BOX 158, TUNICA MS 38676

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO
GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0600-2100

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 14 kt
RWY 17
167°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 167° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,194 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored167° / 347°8,500 ftASPH35 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 4-box left(3°)
35PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR

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 · 1

RWY 35
LD · CAT I
UTA
110.95
ILS OR LOC RWY 35
KUTA · 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)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
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 Approach at 901-842-8457.Show FAA
  • Agricultural activity occurs in the vicinity of the airport during daylight.Show FAA
  • Geese are in the vicinity of the airport from November through February.Show FAA
  • Twenty-four hour prior permission is required for commercial flights with over 30 passengers. Contact the airport manager.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is activated for runway 35. Runway end identifier lights are installed on runway 17. High intensity runway lights are installed on runways 17 and 35. Use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35The gross weight limit for triple tandem gear is 510.Show FAA
  • 17/35Runway 35 is the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport is for visual flight rules only. Airport traffic pattern is established on the east side of the runway and the runway centerline is extended.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to scheduled aircraft operations with more than 9 passenger seats and unscheduled aircraft operations with more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA
  • 1After hours fuel is available from the airport manager.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KUTA

Answer card
ICAO
KUTA
Name
TUNICA MUNI
Location
TUNICA, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
194.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,194.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 8,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Tunica Muni sits in Tunica, Mississippi. Field elevation is 194.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 17/35 and it is 8,500 ft long. There is no control tower. The published pattern altitude is not listed, so plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the airport operator tells you otherwise.

Runway 35 has the ILS approach. The field is VFR only per the published remarks. Traffic pattern is on the east side of the runway. Runway 35 is the calm wind runway. High intensity runway lights are installed on both ends. The approach lighting system with runway alignment lights is on runway 35. Runway end identifier lights are on runway 17.

Tunica Air Center is on the field. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. After-hours fuel is available from the airport manager. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Approach at 901-842-8457. Geese are reported in the area from November through February. Agricultural activity also occurs nearby in daylight. This is a field where a first-time pilot should brief the VFR-only note. Brief the east-side pattern. Brief the runway 35 lighting setup before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KUTA Tunica Muni?
KUTA has one runway, 17/35. It is 8,500 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Tunica Muni have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 35. If you are planning an instrument arrival, verify the current procedure and minimums in the FAA Chart Supplement before flying.
Is KUTA towered or non-towered?
KUTA has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic calls and coordinate with Memphis Approach for clearance delivery if needed.
What is the pattern altitude at KUTA?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the airport operator or current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which side is the traffic pattern at Tunica Muni?
The published pattern is on the east side of the runway. The remarks also say the runway centerline is extended. Brief your entry and departure path carefully.
Which FBO is on the field at KUTA?
Tunica Air Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL, Jet A and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current services and after-hours fuel coordination.
What runway should I expect to use at KUTA in calm wind?
Runway 35 is the calm wind runway per the published remarks. It also has the approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights.
Are there any operational cautions for flying into Tunica Muni?
Yes. The airport is published as VFR only. Geese are reported from November through February. Agricultural activity occurs nearby during daylight. Brief those items before arrival.

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