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Fletcher Field

CKM · KCKM · Clarksdale, MS · 173 ft elevation · var 0W · Non-towered

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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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:21 AM10:21Z
Sunrise05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunset08:17 PM01:17Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:47 PM01:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:47 PM → 05:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:17 PM → 04:50 AM

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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 122.8Chart 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

18TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
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)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 25k, Double wheel 32k.

18
Heading
183° mag · 183° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
36
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
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
AWOS120.675AWOS 3
CNTR135.3MEMPHIS CNTR
UNIC122.8CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
UJM · MarvellVOR-DME109.60r153° / 18.4 NM

Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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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

Owner
COAHOMA CO ARPT BOARD
PO BOX 406, CLARKSDALE, MS
662-624-5554
Manager
DAVID HUGGINS
PO BOX 700, CLARKSDALE, MS
662-627-4126

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.

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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