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Hawkins Field

Jackson, MississippiElevation 341 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 5,387 ft

16/34
Dimensions
5,387 x 150 ft
Surface
Asphalt (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 16159°T
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALS
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 34339°T
REILYes
Traffic patternLeft
11/29
Dimensions
3,431 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 11115°T
Landing length (LDA)3,431 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,021 / 4,400 / 4,250 ft
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29295°T
Landing length (LDA)3,431 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,810 / 4,400 / 3,810 ft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Hawkins Field is in Jackson, Mississippi. Field elevation 341 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerPATRICK MINOR
Manager phone601-939-5631
AttendedDaily, 0700–2100
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKHKS / HKS
SectionalMEMPHIS
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)GREENWOOD
RegionMississippi
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.3345, -90.2222
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF119.650
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

123.9
JACKSON APP/DEP
A/D
120.625
ASOS
ASOS
121.9
JACKSON CLNC DEL
CLD
119.65
CTAF
CTAF
121.9
GND
GND
139.05
ARNG OPS
OPS
119.65
TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

PILOTS MUST PRVD TIEDOWN ROPES.
THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
ARNG OPS 1300-2230Z++.
ACTVT MALS RWY 16; REIL RWY 34; HIRL 16/34 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 11/29 ATCT-CTL. WHEN ATCT CLSD MIRL RWY 11/29 UNAVBL.
TWYS F & G CLSD INDEFLY.
S APN NOT LGTD.
PAEW RWYS NGTLY BY NOTAM.
WHEN APCH CLSD, FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KHKS have a METAR?
Yes. KHKS is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KHKS have a TAF?
When KHKS issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KHKS?
KHKS sits at 341 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KHKS?
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.