Airport information
- FAA LID
- 49MS
- Coordinates
- 32.8045, -88.9380
- Elevation
- 532 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2023/08
- Distance from city
- 11 ENE
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 | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:07 PM | 01:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
Plan a flight from 49MS
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
2,900 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJW · Joe Williams | TACAN | 133.45 | r275° / 5.2 NM |
| NMM · Meridian | TACAN | 111.90 | r303° / 24 NM |
| MEI · Meridian | VORTAC | 117.00 | r340° / 26.5 NM |
| EWA · Kewanee | VORTAC | 113.80 | r313° / 35.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 49MS. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EMAIL: BGRAY@THOMASSONCOMPANY.COM
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 49MS 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 49MS
Gray Field (49MS) is an airport in Philadelphia, MS, at 532 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 49MS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 49MS have a control tower?
No. Gray Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 49MS?
Gray Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 49MS?
Gray Field is in Philadelphia, MS, at an elevation of 532 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.8045, -88.9380.
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