Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3MS5
- Coordinates
- 33.3002, -89.8140
- Elevation
- 323 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Attendance
- ALL DAWN-DUSK
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1998/06
- Distance from city
- 5 SW
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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:12 PM | 01:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
Plan a flight from 3MS5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,500 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQS · Sidon | VORTAC | 114.70 | r110° / 25.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3MS5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE.
- CONES MARK RWY EDGES
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- FREQ: 122.9
- HOME 423-573-1469
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 3MS5 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 3MS5
Mitchells Airport (3MS5) is an airport in Vaiden, MS, at 323 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3MS5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3MS5 have a control tower?
No. Mitchells Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3MS5?
Mitchells Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3MS5?
Mitchells Airport is in Vaiden, MS, at an elevation of 323 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.3002, -89.8140.
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