Airport information
- FAA LID
- 4MS5
- Coordinates
- 31.0014, -88.5170
- Elevation
- 311 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/07
- Distance from city
- 6 NE
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 | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 08:01 PM | 01:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:29 PM | 01:29Z |
Plan a flight from 4MS5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,450 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 800 ft
- Heading
- 220° mag · 221° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,450 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GCV · Greene County | VORTAC | 115.70 | r190° / 6 NM |
| SJI · Semmes | VORTAC | 115.30 | r329° / 18.4 NM |
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 112.80 | r311° / 33.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 4MS5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR/PVT USE.
- FOR CD CTC MOBILE APCH AT 251-662-6236, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 4MS5 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 4MS5
Bird Nest Airport (4MS5) is an airport in Lucedale, MS, at 311 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,450 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 4MS5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 4MS5 have a control tower?
No. Bird Nest Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 4MS5?
Bird Nest Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,450 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 4MS5?
Bird Nest Airport is in Lucedale, MS, at an elevation of 311 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.0014, -88.5170.
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