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5MS8

Ball Airport

Okolona, MississippiElevation 298 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 2,500 ft

17/35
Dimensions
2,500 x 70 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
RWY 35

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Ball Airport is in Okolona, Mississippi. Field elevation 298 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerARNOLD RANSOM BETBEZE
Manager phone662-369-2291
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA5MS8
SectionalMEMPHIS
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)GREENWOOD
RegionMississippi
CountryUnited States
Coordinates33.8726, -88.7240
Distance from city9 NM S
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›OWNER DESIRES CHARTING.
›PRVDD VFR OPNS & PVT USE.
›ALSO 662-436-7403
›FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
›50 FT PLINE 1/4 NM S; 333 FT TWR 2 NM N; 320 FT TWR 1.5 NM S AND 335 FT TWR 2.5 NM E OF ARPT.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗5MS8 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 5MS8 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 5MS8. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 5MS8 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 5MS8. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 5MS8?
5MS8 sits at 298 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 5MS8?
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.