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Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field

Lauderdale, MississippiElevation 316 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

3 runways · longest 8,003 ft

01L/19R
Dimensions
8,003 x 200 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 01L9°T
Approach lightsALSF1
VGSINSTD
RWY 19R189°T
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
01R/19L
Dimensions
8,000 x 200 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 01R9°T
RWY 19L189°T
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSINSTD
10/28
Dimensions
6,402 x 200 ft
Surface
Concrete
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 1099°T
RWY 28279°T

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field is in Lauderdale, Mississippi. Field elevation 316 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipNavy owned
UsePrivate use
TypeMedium airport
ManagerCOMMANDING OFFICER
Manager phone601 6792470/2505
AttendedALL MON-THUR, 1300–0400++
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKNMM
SectionalMEMPHIS
Center (ARTCC)MEMPHIS
Flight service (AFSS)GREENWOOD
RegionMississippi
CountryUnited States
Coordinates32.5531, -88.5541
Distance from city11 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
FuelJet A+
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · Split white-green (military)
Traffic pattern alt900 ft MSL
FREQUENCIES

Communications

119.2
APP
APP
27.32
ATIS
ATIS
30.1
CLNC DEL
CLD
124.8
DEP
DEP
33.64
MC CAIN GND
GND
35.22
BASE OPS
OPS
31.24
PMSV METRO
PMSV
126.2
MC CAIN TWR
TWR

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

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›SVC AVBL DURING AIRFIELD HRS OF OPS. EXPECT 1 HR REFUEL DELAYS.
›SCHEDULING POINT: 187 FW, AL ANG. LOCATION: MONTGOMERY, AL. DSN: 358-9255 C334-394-7255.
›AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.
›HOOK E28(B) (1750')
›HOOK E28(B) (1250')
›HOOK E28(B) (1250')
›OPTICAL LANDING SYSTEM.
›TRAN ALERT: SVC AVBL 1300-0500Z++ MON-THU, 1300-2300Z++ FRI. DRAG CHUTE REPACK UNAVBL.
›JASU: 2(NC-8A) (GTC-85) 1(NCPP-105)
›LGT: PORTABLE OLS AVBL RWY 01L, 01R, 19L, 19R AND 28.
›BASE OPS 1300-0500Z MON-THUR; 1300-2300Z FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN & HOLS EXCP BY NOTAM. .
›OPNS DUTY OFF (ODO) ON AUTOVON 446-2470.
›TFC PAT: BRK ALT 1400 FT MSL. TRAN ACFT EXPC VISUAL APCH. VFR ACFT CTC MERIDIAN APP WITHIN 25 NM.
›CAUTION: RWY 19L & 19R HAVE 1 PERCENT DOWN GRAD FIRST 6000 FT.WILDLIFE IN VCNTY ALL RWY. MAT AND TWY S OF HGR NOT VIS FR TWR. INTS STU JET TRNG DUR FLD OPR HR.
›RSTD: ALL ACFT RQR PPR, CTC BASE OPS DSN 637-2470/2505, C601-679-2470/2505. PPR GOOD FOR +/- 1 HR PPR TIME. FOR CALP PROCESSING CTC AFM VIA BASE OPS.
›CLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL EXC BY NOTAM.
›OPTICAL LANDING SYSTEM & WAVE-OFF.
›HOOK E28(B) (1251')
›TRANS ALERT: LTD AIRSTART CAPABILITIES FOR TRAN ACFT. CTC 601-679-2342 TO VERIFY STATUS PRIOR TO REQ PPR.
›HOOK E28(B) (1250')
›OPTICAL LANDING SYSTEM & WAVE-OFF.
›SERVICE: A-GEAR NORMALLY RIGGED ON ALL RWYS.
›MISC: RAMP ELEV 283 FT. EXP ARR/DEP DLY EXTSV STU TRNG. NO CLASSIFIED MATERIALS AVBL.
›HOOK E28(B) (1748')
›FOR CD WHEN UNA VIA FREQ CTC MERIDIAN APCH 601-679-3691, WHEN MERIDIAN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KNMM on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KNMM have a METAR?
Yes. KNMM is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KNMM have a TAF?
When KNMM 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 KNMM?
KNMM sits at 316 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KNMM?
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.
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