M23

VFR

JAMES H EASOM FLD

NEWTON · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
370'
Longest RWY
3,000'14/32
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:58Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M23
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,370'
MSL · field 370' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 14
H/W +4 · X/W 6 kt R

METAR & TAF M23

M23 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMEI (KEY FLD) · 19.5 NM away. Conditions at M23 may differ.

METAR · KMEI

Observed 01:58Z

KMEI 280158Z 19007KT 10SM FEW075 25/18 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02500183
Wind
190° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
25°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,572 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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RONALD FREDERICK
Address
PO BOX 300, NEWTON MS 39345

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO
GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ON CALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 7 kt
RWY 14
133°M
Head/Tail
+4 kt
Crosswind
6 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 14

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 14 · 133° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,370 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
14/32Favored133° / 313°3,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
14PSIL68', trees, 900' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 10
32PSIL(7°)109', trees, 2600' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 22

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

Chart Supplement
M23 · CHART_SUPP
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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
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 Meridian Approach at 601-679-3691. When Meridian Approach is closed, 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 14/32 are activated by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 32 operates continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24-hour fuel is available with credit card for 100LL.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 32Markings on runway 32 are faded.Show FAA
  • 14Markings on runway 14 are faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • To schedule airframe or power plant repairs, call 601-357-0115.Show FAA
  • Pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes.Show FAA
  • 1Call 601-357-0213.Show FAA
  • 1For attendant after hours and emergencies only, call 601-357-0213.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is the Honorable Antonio Hoye, Mayor of Newton.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M23

Answer card
ICAO
M23
Name
JAMES H EASOM FLD
Location
NEWTON, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
370 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,370 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
14/32 · 3,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 14

James H Easom Fld is in Newton, Mississippi. The field elevation is 370 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 14/32 is 3,000 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The published remarks matter here. 100LL is available with 24-hour credit card self-serve. Pilots must bring their own tiedown ropes. Runway lights on 14/32 are activated by CTAF. The PAPI for runway 32 operates continuously. Markings on both runway ends are reported as faded.

The on-field FBO is James H. Easom Field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. For clearance delivery, Meridian Approach is listed in the remarks. When Meridian Approach is closed, Memphis ARTCC is listed instead. If you need repairs, the published remarks give local phone numbers. This is a small non-towered field. Plan for self-announce traffic, runway condition checks and normal rural airport spacing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at M23 and is it suitable for light aircraft?
M23 has one runway, 14/32 and it is 3,000 ft long with asphalt pavement. That is the key number to work with for light piston planning, especially on warm days or with a heavy load.
Does James H Easom Fld have a tower?
No. M23 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and runway calls.
What is the pattern altitude at M23?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at M23?
No ILS approaches are published for M23. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
Which runway lights and visual aids are available at M23?
Runway 14/32 has medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. The PAPI on runway 32 operates continuously.
Is 100LL available at James H Easom Fld?
Yes. The on-field FBO, James H. Easom Field, carries AVGAS 100LL. The remarks also say 24-hour fuel is available with credit card for 100LL.
What should a first-time pilot know before landing at M23?
Expect a small non-towered field with faded runway markings on both ends. Bring your own tiedown ropes. Use the published phone numbers if you need clearance delivery or after-hours help.
Who do I call for clearance delivery or after-hours help at M23?
The published remarks say to contact Meridian Approach at 601-679-3691 for clearance delivery. When Meridian Approach is closed, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.

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