M40 Monroe County Airport | Aberdeen/Amory, MS

Before you fly into M40

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,225.8'

MSL · field 225.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +8 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF M40

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KM40 280235Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 SCT080 26/21 A2994 RMK AO2

Wind: 180° @ 8 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 26°C / 21°C
Altimeter: 29.94 inHg
Clouds: SCT
Density alt: 1,575 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

M40 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGTR (GOLDEN TRIANGLE RGNL) · 26.0 NM away. Conditions at M40 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 01:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KGTR 280041Z 2801/2824 17009KT P6SM BKN090 FM280800 18006KT P6SM VCTS BKN035CB WS020/22030KT FM281000 17006KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS OVC025CB WS020/20030KT FM281300 17006KT P6SM OVC012 FM281800 18010KT P6SM BKN045 FM282100 18012KT 6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN060CB

BASEVFR

28 01:00Z–28 08:00Z

Wind: 170° at 9 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 9,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

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Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 4 NM NE
VFR sectional: MEMPHIS
ARTCC: ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility: GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: WES KIRKPATRICK
Phone: 662-369-4800
Address: 50068 AIRPORT RD, ABERDEEN MS 39730

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

180° · 8 kt

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RWY 18

184°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	184° / 4°	4,999 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	trees, slope 50
36	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	37', trees, 1600' from thr, slope 37

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

M40 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

M40 · IAP

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: Major
Power plant repair: Major

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$3.99

KHAB·Marion County-Rankin Fite Airport·28.5 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.50

8M1·Booneville-Baldwyn Airport·43.8 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Monroe County Airport 122.800(662) 369-4800 WebsiteIndependent7d ago	$5.39	—

Monroe County Airport
122.800(662) 369-4800
100LL
$5.39
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$3.99atKHABMarion County-Rankin Fite Airport28.5 nmsave $1.40
Jet A$4.50at8M1Booneville-Baldwyn Airport43.8 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach at 662-434-3044.Show FAA
A courtesy car is available.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway end identifier lights are activated for runway 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF. Precision approach path indicators for runway 18 and 36 operate continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

AAfter hours jet A fuel is available by calling 662-436-6122.Show FAA
100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

36The visual glide slope indicator for runway 36 is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

Pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes.Show FAA
OWNERThe owner is Rubel West, Board President.Show FAA
MANAGERThe manager's phone number is 662-436-6122.Show FAA
18/36Runway 18/36 has numerous cracks.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M40

Answer card

ICAO: M40
Name: MONROE COUNTY
Location: ABERDEEN/AMORY, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation: 225.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,225.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 4,999 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 4
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 180° at 8 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Monroe County Airport sits near Aberdeen and Amory in Mississippi. The field elevation is 225.8 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, which is 4,999 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so light piston traffic should plan for the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. Clearance delivery is handled through Columbus Approach. The published frequencies include Columbus Approach on 126.075 and 239.25. CTAF and UNICOM are both on 122.8. The on-field FBO is Monroe County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card. After-hours Jet A is available by calling the airport phone number in the Chart Supplement. A courtesy car is available.

A few operational notes matter here. Runway 18/36 has numerous cracks. The visual glide slope indicator for runway 36 is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline. Runway end identifier lights and medium intensity runway lights are installed on 18/36. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF. Pilots should bring their own tiedown ropes. For the latest field status, tie-down details, or any local operating issues, call the airport operator or the FBO directly before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Monroe County Airport (M40)?

M40 has one runway, 18/36. It is 4,999 ft long and asphalt.

Is there a control tower at M40?

No. Monroe County Airport is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for local traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at M40?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does Monroe County Airport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published at M40. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.

Which fuel is available on the field at M40?

The on-field FBO is Monroe County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 100LL is available 24 hours with a credit card.

Can I get after-hours Jet A at M40?

Yes. The published remarks say after-hours Jet A is available by calling 662-436-6122.

What should I know about runway 18/36 at M40?

The runway has numerous cracks. The visual glide slope indicator for runway 36 is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.

What frequencies do I use for M40?

CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Columbus Approach is on 126.075 and 239.25. The published remarks say to contact Columbus Approach at 662-434-3044 for clearance delivery.

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