M83

VFR

MCCHAREN FLD

WEST POINT · MISSISSIPPI

Elev
205.2'
Longest RWY
3,850'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M83
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,205.2'
MSL · field 205.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +7 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF M83

M83 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KGTR (GOLDEN TRIANGLE RGNL) · 9.0 NM away. Conditions at M83 may differ.

METAR · KGTR

Observed 01:56Z

KGTR 280156Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM SCT090 27/20 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02670200 $
Wind
160° @ 7 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.95 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,657 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
2 NM S
VFR sectional
MEMPHIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
GWO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RANDY JONES
Address
PO BOX 1117, WEST POINT MS 39773

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° · 7 kt
RWY 18
180°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 180° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,205 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 0°3,850 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1847', tree, 1400' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 25
3611', road, 900' from thr, slope 21

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 18
M83 · 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

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

  • A courtesy car is available.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Columbus Approach at 662-434-3044. When closed contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Lighting is on from dusk to 2200. After 2200, activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 18/36 by using the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There is a railroad 50 feet from the end of runway 18.Show FAA
  • 36There is a 4-foot fence 200 feet from the end of runway 36.Show FAA
  • 18Markings on runway 18 are faded.Show FAA
  • 36Markings on runway 36 are faded.Show FAA
  • 18The approach slope ratio is 24 to 1 from the displaced threshold on runway 18.Show FAA
  • 36There are trees near runway 36.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 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 · M83

Answer card
ICAO
M83
Name
MCCHAREN FLD
Location
WEST POINT, MISSISSIPPI
Elevation
205.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,205.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,850 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 7 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

McCharen Fld sits in West Point, Mississippi. Field elevation is 205.2 ft MSL. The airport has one asphalt runway, 18/36, at 3,850 ft. It is an untowered field. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. For radio work, CTAF is 122.9. Approach and departure services are listed on 135.6 and 323.275 through Columbus. For clearance delivery, pilots are told to contact Columbus Approach. When that is closed, Memphis ARTCC handles it. The field also has 24-hour 100LL service with credit card use through McCharen Field. JET-A Prist is also listed on field. A courtesy car is available. Pilots need to bring their own tiedown ropes.

This is a field where the runway environment matters. Trees sit near runway 36. There is also a 4-foot fence 200 feet from the end of runway 36. Runway 18 has faded markings. The approach slope from the displaced threshold on runway 18 is 24 to 1. There is also a railroad 50 feet from the end of runway 18. Lighting runs from dusk to 2200. After 2200, medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 are activated on CTAF.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at McCharen Fld (M83)?
M83 has one runway, 18/36. It is 3,850 ft long and asphalt.
Does M83 have a tower?
No. McCharen Fld is untowered. Use CTAF 122.9 and coordinate with Columbus Approach for clearances when needed.
What is the pattern altitude at M83?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there any ILS approaches at McCharen Fld?
No ILS approaches are published for M83. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Which fuel types are available on the field at M83?
McCharen Field is listed on field. It carries AVGAS 100LL and JET A Prist. Fuel service is available 24 hours with credit card.
What should I know about runway 18 and runway 36 at M83?
Runway 18 has faded markings. There is a railroad 50 feet from the end of runway 18. Runway 36 has trees near the end. There is also a 4-foot fence 200 feet from the threshold.
When are the runway lights on at McCharen Fld?
Lighting is on from dusk to 2200. After 2200, activate the medium intensity runway lights on 18/36 by using the CTAF.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery into M83?
Contact Columbus Approach at 662-434-3044 for clearance delivery. When Columbus is closed, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.

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