Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79MS
- Coordinates
- 31.5955, -89.4971
- Elevation
- 383 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
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 | 05:25 AM | 10:25Z |
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunset | 08:06 PM | 01:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
Plan a flight from 79MS
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,000 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,000 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBY · Eaton | VORTAC | 110.60 | r317° / 13.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79MS. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for 79MS.
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 79MS 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 79MS
Thornton Field (79MS) is an airport in Seminary, MS, at 383 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 79MS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 79MS?
Thornton Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 79MS?
Thornton Field is in Seminary, MS, at an elevation of 383 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.5955, -89.4971.
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