M53

VFR

HUMBOLDT MUNI

HUMBOLDT · TENNESSEE

Elev
421.2'
Longest RWY
4,003'04/22
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M53
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,421.2'
MSL · field 421.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 22
H/W +8 · X/W 6 kt L

METAR & TAF M53

M53 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMKL (JACKSON RGNL) · 12.3 NM away. Conditions at M53 may differ.

METAR · KMKL

Observed 21:53Z

KMKL 272153Z 19010KT 10SM -RA SCT044 OVC055 28/21 A2983 RMK AO1 SLP095 T02830206 PNO $
Wind
190° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,194 ft
Ceiling
5,500 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
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
MKL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
CHUCK LOVELL
Address
4655 EAST MAIN ST, HUMBOLDT TN 38343

Flight service · Hours

FSS MKL
JACKSON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0730-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
190° · 10 kt
RWY 22
222°M
Head/Tail
+8 kt
Crosswind
6 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 22

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 22 · 222° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,421 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
04/22Favored42° / 222°4,003 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
04PAPI 2-box left(3°)72', trees, 671' from thr, 496' R of cntrln, slope 5
22PAPI 2-box left(3°)49', trees, 629' from thr, 627' R of cntrln, slope 8

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 04
M53 · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AMB

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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

  • The pilot entrance code is 1228.Show FAA
  • Credit card fuel is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.Show FAA
  • Agricultural aircraft operations occur on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22Trees 15 to 30 feet tall west of the runway violate the transition slope.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M53

Answer card
ICAO
M53
Name
HUMBOLDT MUNI
Location
HUMBOLDT, TENNESSEE
Elevation
421.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,421.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
04/22 · 4,003 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 22

Humboldt Muni is in Humboldt, Tennessee. The field elevation is 421.2 ft MSL. It has one runway, 04/22, which is 4,003 ft long and asphalt. 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 traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Humboldt Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Credit card fuel is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The pilot entrance code is 1228.

A first-time pilot should pay attention to the published remarks. Agricultural aircraft operations occur on and near the airport. Trees west of runway 04/22 rise into the transition slope, so watch your departure and arrival path on that side. For clearance delivery, Memphis ARTCC handles it by phone. This is an uncontrolled field, so keep your eyes outside and make your calls early. If you need current noise, curfew, or other local operating limits, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does M53 use at Humboldt Muni?
M53 has one runway, 04/22. It is 4,003 ft long and asphalt.
Is Humboldt Muni towered?
No. Humboldt Muni has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at M53?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does M53 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for M53. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at Humboldt Muni?
The on-field FBO is Humboldt Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
Is self-serve fuel available at M53?
Yes. Published remarks say credit card fuel is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Are there any runway hazards at Humboldt Muni?
Yes. Published remarks note trees 15 to 30 ft tall west of runway 04/22 that violate the transition slope. Plan accordingly on the west side of the field.
Who handles clearance delivery for M53?
Memphis ARTCC handles clearance delivery by phone. The published numbers are 901-368-8453 and 901-368-8449.

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