Hawkins Field

HKS · KHKS · Jackson, MS · 341 ft elevation · var 0W · Towered

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA: KHKS / HKS
Coordinates: 32.3345, -90.2222
Elevation: 341 ft MSL
Magnetic variation: 0W
Sectional chart: MEMPHIS
Airport use: Public
Control tower: Yes
ARTCC: MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS): GREENWOOD
NOTAM facility: HKS
Attendance: ALL 0700-2100
Beacon: white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle: Yes
Wind indicator: lighted
Activated: 1940/04
Distance from city: 3 NW

Weather

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

Event	Local (CDT)	UTC
Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends	05:26 AM	10:26Z
Sunrise	05:54 AM	10:54Z
Sunset	08:11 PM	01:11Z
Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins	08:39 PM	01:39Z

Loggable night (§1.1)

08:39 PM → 05:26 AM

Night currency (§61.57)

09:11 PM → 04:54 AM

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Destination (ICAO)

TAS (kt)Burn (gph)Reserve (hr)Wind from (°)Wind (kt)

Night operations

Airport lighting: SEE RMK
Rotating beacon: white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting: ACTVT MALS RWY 16; REIL RWY 34; HIRL 16/34 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 11/29 ATCT-CTL. WHEN ATCT CLSD MIRL RWY 11/29 UNAVBL. on 119.65 — Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 16: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALS.

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

Landing runway

LEFT traffic

Landing: Rwy 11 · 115°
Pattern: left (turns left)
TPA: 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF: 119.65

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 11/29

3,431 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 40k, Dual tandem 80k.

Heading: 115° mag · 115° true
Markings: basic
Traffic pattern: Left
Approach obstacle: Pline, 28 ft, 1,440 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 44:1 slope to clear

Heading: 295° mag · 295° true
Markings: basic
Traffic pattern: Left
Approach obstacle: Trees, 56 ft, 1,693 ft from threshold, 200 ft L/R of centerline — 26:1 slope to clear

Runway 16/34

5,387 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 40k, Dual tandem 80k.

Heading: 159° mag · 159° true
Markings: precision
VGSI: 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights: MALS
Instrument landing: ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.7 (JHF) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern: Left

Heading: 339° mag · 339° true
Markings: nonprecision
Traffic pattern: Left
Approach obstacle: Trees, 44 ft, 1,300 ft from threshold, 210 ft L of centerline — 25:1 slope to clear

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ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Runway	Length	Your margin
11/29	3,431 ft
16/34	5,387 ft

Communication frequencies

Service	Frequency	Notes
A/D	123.9	JACKSON APP/DEP
ASOS	120.625
CLD	121.9	JACKSON CLNC DEL
CTAF	119.65
GND	121.9
OPS	139.05	ARNG OPS
TWR	119.65
UNIC	122.95	UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAid	Type	Freq	Radial / Dist magnetic
JAN · Jackson	VORTAC	112.60	r190° / 10.7 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches3

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available: 100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen: NONE
Bulk oxygen: NONE
Airframe service: MAJOR
Powerplant service: MAJOR
Parking: tiedowns, hangars
Other services: Air freight, Air ambulance, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner

CITY OF JACKSON

558 WEST RAMP ST, JACKSON, MS

601-939-5631

Manager

PATRICK MINOR

PO BOX 98109, JACKSON, MS

601-939-5631

Remarks FAA

THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
ARNG OPS 1300-2230Z++.
TWYS F & G CLSD INDEFLY.
S APN NOT LGTD.
PAEW RWYS NGTLY BY NOTAM.
WHEN APCH CLSD, FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
ACTVT MALS RWY 16; REIL RWY 34; HIRL 16/34 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 11/29 ATCT-CTL. WHEN ATCT CLSD MIRL RWY 11/29 UNAVBL.
PILOTS MUST PRVD TIEDOWN ROPES.

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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 KHKS 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 KHKS

Hawkins Field (HKS · KHKS) is an airport in Jackson, MS, at 341 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,387 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHKS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KHKS have a control tower?

Yes. Hawkins Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KHKS?

Hawkins Field has 2 runways; the longest is 5,387 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KHKS?

Hawkins Field is in Jackson, MS, at an elevation of 341 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.3345, -90.2222.

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