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Rollang Field Private

5MS1 · RFK · Rolling Fork, MS · 106 ft elevation · var 3E · Non-towered

Airport information

FAA LID
5MS1 / RFK
Coordinates
32.9535, -90.8451
Elevation
106 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
GREENWOOD
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1730,ALL/SAT/0700-1200
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1947/05
Distance from city
3 NE

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:27 AM10:27Z
Sunrise05:55 AM10:55Z
Sunset08:15 PM01:15Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:44 PM01:44Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:44 PM → 05:27 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:15 PM → 04:55 AM

Plan a flight from 5MS1

Traffic pattern

17TPANSEW
RIGHT traffic
Landing
Rwy 17 · 177°
Pattern
right (turns right)
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)

Enter the right downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 17/35

3,670 ft × 75 ft · CONC-TURF
17
Heading
177° mag · 180° true
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Pline, 1,500 ft from threshold — 20:1 slope to clear
35
Heading
n/a
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Trees, 50 ft from threshold — 5:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
GLH · GreenvilleVOR-DME110.20r165° / 34.9 NM

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MS1. VFR sectional link above.

Services

Fuel available
100
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
hangars

Ownership & management

Owner
HELENA PLANTATION
Manager
BILL RAINWATER
121 KINGSTON RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL
601-873-6273

Remarks FAA

  • PRIOR TO 1959.
  • RY 17/35 CENTER IS 2000 FT BY 20 FT CONCRETE.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
  • 5 PLANE PORTS.

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 5MS1 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 5MS1

Rollang Field (5MS1 · RFK) is an airport in Rolling Fork, MS, at 106 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,670 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5MS1, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 5MS1 have a control tower?

No. Rollang Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at 5MS1?

Rollang Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,670 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 5MS1?

Rollang Field is in Rolling Fork, MS, at an elevation of 106 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.9535, -90.8451.

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