Airport information
- FAA LID
- 5MS8
- Coordinates
- 33.8726, -88.7240
- Elevation
- 298 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2008/01
- Distance from city
- 9 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 | 05:15 AM | 10:15Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 10:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:09 PM | 01:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:38 PM | 01:38Z |
Plan a flight from 5MS8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,500 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBM · Caledonia | VORTAC | 115.20 | r314° / 19.9 NM |
| OTB · Tupelo | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r166° / 21.4 NM |
| IGB · Bigbee | VORTAC | 116.20 | r332° / 25.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 5MS8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD VFR OPNS & PVT USE.
- 50 FT PLINE 1/4 NM S; 333 FT TWR 2 NM N; 320 FT TWR 1.5 NM S AND 335 FT TWR 2.5 NM E OF ARPT.
- OWNER DESIRES CHARTING.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- ALSO 662-436-7403
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 5MS8 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 5MS8
Ball Airport (5MS8) is an airport in Okolona, MS, at 298 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 5MS8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 5MS8 have a control tower?
No. Ball Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 5MS8?
Ball Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 5MS8?
Ball Airport is in Okolona, MS, at an elevation of 298 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.8726, -88.7240.
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