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MS61

Simpson Field

Picayune, MississippiElevation 175 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 2,500 ft

14/32
Dimensions
1,800 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 14
Traffic patternRight
RWY 32
17/35
Dimensions
2,500 x 150 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
Traffic patternRight
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

Simpson Field is in Picayune, Mississippi. Field elevation 175 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerT.TROY ELLIS
Manager phone985-960-6195
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAMS61
SectionalNEW ORLEANS
Center (ARTCC)HOUSTON
Flight service (AFSS)GREENWOOD
RegionMississippi
CountryUnited States
Coordinates30.6252, -89.7334
Distance from city7 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›FOR CD CTC GULFPORT APCH AT 228-265-6151, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
›VFR - PERSONAL USE ONLY.
›PERSONAL USE.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗MS61 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does MS61 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for MS61. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does MS61 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for MS61. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at MS61?
MS61 sits at 175 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for MS61?
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.