M72 New Albany/Union County Airport

Before you fly into M72

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,412.7'

MSL · field 412.7' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF M72

M72 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTUP (TUPELO RGNL) · 21.0 NM away. Conditions at M72 may differ.

METAR · KTUP

Observed 23:53Z

KTUP 272353Z 19010KT 10SM BKN060 OVC080 22/18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02220178 10294 20222 56001 $

Wind: 190° @ 10 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 22°C / 18°C
Altimeter: 29.89 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,389 ft
Ceiling: 6,000 ft AGL
Rules: VFR

M72 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTUP (TUPELO RGNL) · 21.0 NM away. Conditions at M72 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KTUP 272330Z 2800/2824 19012G19KT P6SM BKN050 FM280300 18013G20KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 2804/2810 VRB10G25KT 2SM TSRA BKN015CB FM281000 18007KT P6SM SCT015 BKN080 FM281500 19009KT P6SM BKN020 FM282000 18010KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 2822/2824 3SM TSRA BKN020CB

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 03:00Z

Wind: 190° at 12 kt gusting 19 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Broken 5,000 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.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

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: 3 NM N
VFR sectional: MEMPHIS
ARTCC: ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility: GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: RUDY DIXON
Phone: 662-534-1050
Address: 1034 COUNTY ROAD 80, NEW ALBANY MS 38652

Flight service · Hours

FSS GWO: GREENWOOD1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · DALGT

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

190° · 10 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 18

175°M

Head/Tail

+10 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	175° / 355°	3,903 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	64', trees, 1952' from thr, 28' R of cntrln, slope 27
36	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	78', trees, 2436' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 28

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

M72 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

M72 · 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: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available

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: No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.25

25M·Ripley Airport·10.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$3.75

M08·Hardeman County Airport·40 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
New Albany-Union County Airport 122.800(662) 534-1050Phillips 6619d ago	$4.39	—	—

New Albany-Union County Airport
122.800(662) 534-1050
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100LL
$4.39
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.25at25MRipley Airport10.4 nmsave $0.14
Jet A$3.75atM08Hardeman County Airport40 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 operate from dusk to 2200.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Other notes

Airframe repair service is available on request.Show FAA
Power plant repair service is available on request.Show FAA
Pilots must provide their own tiedown ropes.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M72

Answer card

ICAO: M72
Name: NEW ALBANY/UNION COUNTY
Location: NEW ALBANY, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation: 412.7 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,412.7 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 3,903 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 1°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 190° at 10 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

New Albany/Union County Airport (M72) sits in New Albany, Mississippi. Field elevation is 412.7 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, which is 3,903 ft long and paved with asphalt. The runway headings are 176° and 356° magnetic. No control tower is published, so plan on self-announce traffic on CTAF 122.8. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. If you need an instrument option, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before departure. The on-field FBO is New Albany-Union County Airport. It carries 100LL. Call (662) 534-1050 for current service details. The published remarks also note 24-hour self-serve fuel with credit card. Medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 operate from dusk to 2200. That matters if you are planning a late arrival.

This is a non-towered field with UNICOM on 122.8. Clearance delivery is handled through Memphis ARTCC at the published phone numbers in the Chart Supplement. Pilots should also bring their own tiedown ropes. If you are new to the airport, expect a straightforward single-runway layout with standard small-airport traffic flow.

Frequently asked questions

What runway does M72 use at New Albany/Union County Airport?

M72 has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,903 ft long with an asphalt surface.

Is New Albany/Union County Airport towered?

No tower is published for M72. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls and monitor the field closely in the pattern.

What is the pattern altitude at M72?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does M72 have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for M72. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest instrument procedure list before you go.

Which FBO is on the field at New Albany/Union County Airport?

The on-field FBO listed is New Albany-Union County Airport. It carries 100LL and the published phone number is (662) 534-1050.

Is 100LL available at M72 after hours?

Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card. Confirm current access details with the FBO directly if you need anything beyond self-serve fuel.

What are the runway light hours at M72?

The medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 operate from dusk to 2200. Plan your arrival so you are not depending on runway lighting after that window.

How do I get clearance delivery at M72?

The published remarks say to contact Memphis ARTCC for clearance delivery at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449. Verify the current procedure in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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