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4MS5

Bird Nest Airport

Lucedale, MississippiElevation 311 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,450 ft

18/36
Dimensions
2,450 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 18
Displaced threshold800 ft
RWY 36

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Bird Nest Airport is in Lucedale, Mississippi. Field elevation 311 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerFRANKIE MASSEY
Manager phone601-947-2303
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA4MS5
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)GREENWOOD
RegionMississippi
CountryUnited States
Coordinates31.0014, -88.5170
Distance from city6 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD VFR/PVT USE.
›FOR CD CTC MOBILE APCH AT 251-662-6236, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗4MS5 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 4MS5 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 4MS5. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 4MS5 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 4MS5. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 4MS5?
4MS5 sits at 311 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 4MS5?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.