Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KCKM / CKM
- Coordinates
- 34.2997, -90.5123
- Elevation
- 173 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0W
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- NOTAM facility
- GWO
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1944/02
- Distance from city
- 7 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 01:47Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY. on 122.8 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (right) · 36: 4-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18 · 183°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
5,404 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)- Heading
- 183° mag · 183° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 003° mag · 3° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 95 ft, 2,240 ft from threshold, 200 ft R of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 5,404 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | 120.675 | AWOS 3 |
| CNTR | 135.3 | MEMPHIS CNTR |
| UNIC | 122.8 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UJM · Marvell | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r153° / 18.4 NM |
Procedures at a glance
Approaches2
Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Agricultural, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- NMRS AGRICULTURAL ACFT OPS W OF N/S TWY. ACFT DEP N & LAND S.
- TWY LGTS ON S STUB TWY TO APN.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY.
- PILOTS MUST PRVD THEIR OWN TIEDOWN ROPES.
- AND CITY OF CLARKSDALE.
- FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD. OTS INDEF.
- 1 HR PPR FOR ACFT OVER 30000 LBS, CALL 662-624-5554 OR 662-902-1893.
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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 KCKM 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 KCKM
Fletcher Field (CKM · KCKM) is an airport in Clarksdale, MS, at 173 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,404 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCKM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KCKM have a control tower?
No. Fletcher Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at KCKM?
Fletcher Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,404 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KCKM?
Fletcher Field is in Clarksdale, MS, at an elevation of 173 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.2997, -90.5123.
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