M13

VFR

POPLARVILLE/PEARL RIVER COUNTY

POPLARVILLE · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
318.9'
Longest RWY
4,000'16/34
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR19:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M13
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,318.9'
MSL · field 318.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +11 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF M13

M13 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBXA (GEORGE R CARR MEML AIR FLD) · 18.7 NM away. Conditions at M13 may differ.

METAR · KBXA

Observed 19:35Z

KBXA 271935Z AUTO 16011G17KT 10SM BKN080 32/18 A2999 RMK AO2 T03200184
Wind
160° @ 11G17 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
32°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,349 ft
Ceiling
8,000 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
NEW ORLEANS
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRADLEY HOLLIDAY
Address
PO BOX 901, POPLARVILLE MS 39470

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO
GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 11 kt
RWY 16
161°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 161° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,319 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
16/34Favored161° / 341°4,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
16PAPI 2-box left(3°)55', trees, 1650' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 26
34PAPI 2-box left(3°)29', trees, 800' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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)-A
M13 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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

  • Ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Gulfport Approach at 228-265-6151. When approach is closed contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights for runway 16/34 operate from dusk to 2100. After 2100 activation is via CTAF. PAPI for runway 16 and 34 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 16There is a 335 feet above ground level antenna tower on the left downwind pattern for runway 16.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Pilots must provide tiedown ropes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M13

Answer card
ICAO
M13
Name
POPLARVILLE/PEARL RIVER COUNTY
Location
POPLARVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
318.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,318.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
16/34 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Poplarville/Pearl River County Airport is in Poplarville, Mississippi. Field elevation is 318.9 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,000 ft asphalt, which is the longest runway on the field. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published, so check current approach options before you go.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. There is a 335 ft AGL antenna tower on the left downwind side for runway 16. Ultralight activity also occurs on and near the airport. Fuel is available 24 hours self-service with a credit card.

The on-field FBO is Poplarville-Pearl River County Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Pilots must bring tiedown ropes. Medium intensity runway lights for 16/34 operate from dusk to 2100. After 2100, activate them on CTAF. PAPI for both runway ends operates continuously. Clearance delivery is handled through Gulfport Approach when it is open. If approach is closed, contact Houston ARTCC. This is an uncontrolled field, so plan for self-announce traffic and watch the pattern closely.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at M13?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, use 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement or local guidance says otherwise.
Does M13 have a tower?
No. M13 is an uncontrolled airport with CTAF 122.9.
What runway is available at Poplarville/Pearl River County Airport?
The field has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,000 ft asphalt and is the longest runway on the airport.
Are there any ILS approaches at M13?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before departure.
Which FBO is on the field at M13?
Poplarville-Pearl River County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL.
Is 100LL self-serve fuel available at M13?
Yes. Published remarks say 100LL fuel is available 24 hours self-service with credit card.
What should I watch for in the pattern at M13?
A 335 ft AGL antenna tower is on the left downwind for runway 16. Ultralight activity also occurs on and near the airport.
How do I activate the runway lights after dark at M13?
Medium intensity runway lights for 16/34 operate from dusk to 2100. After 2100, activate them on CTAF.

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