Airport information
- FAA LID
- 02MS
- Coordinates
- 34.0957, -90.8461
- Elevation
- 153 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1947/03
- Distance from city
- 1 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:18 PM | 01:18Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 01:47Z |
Plan a flight from 02MS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 12
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 12 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 12/30
2,150 ft × 60 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 2 ft, 100 ft from threshold — 3:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 56 ft, 2,800 ft from threshold, 30 ft R of centerline — 50:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 12/30 | 2,150 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UJM · Marvell | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r196° / 30 NM |
| GLH · Greenville | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r007° / 35 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 02MS. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns
- Other services
- Agricultural
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 05/15/59
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- IN POOR CONDITION.
- HWY +2' & 100' FROM RWY 12 THR.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 02MS in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 02MS
Watts Field (02MS) is an airport in Rochdale, MS, at 153 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,150 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 02MS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 02MS have a control tower?
No. Watts Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 02MS?
Watts Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,150 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 02MS?
Watts Field is in Rochdale, MS, at an elevation of 153 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.0957, -90.8461.
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