Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5MS3
- Coordinates
- 31.1750, -89.8031
- Elevation
- 158 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Attendance
- ALL 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1999/10
- Distance from city
- 5 S
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 | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 08:06 PM | 01:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
Plan a flight from 5MS3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,000 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 750 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 750 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCB · Mc Comb | VORTAC | 116.70 | r105° / 24.6 NM |
| LBY · Eaton | VORTAC | 110.60 | r234° / 28 NM |
| PCU · Picayune | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r349° / 37 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MS3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR, PVT USE.
- FOR CD 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 5MS3 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 5MS3
Porter Airport (5MS3) is an airport in Columbia, MS, at 158 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 5MS3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5MS3 have a control tower?
No. Porter Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5MS3?
Porter Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5MS3?
Porter Airport is in Columbia, MS, at an elevation of 158 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.1750, -89.8031.
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