Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
MEI · KMEI · Meridian, MS · 297 ft elevation · var 2W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KMEI / MEI
- Coordinates
- 32.3326, -88.7519
- Elevation
- 297 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- NOTAM facility
- MEI
- Attendance
- ALL 0600-2200
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 3 SW
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 | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:05 PM | 01:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 04/22; HIRL RWY 01/19; TWY LGTS - CTAF. on 133.975 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 01: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 19: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 04: 2-light PAPI (left) · 22: 2-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 01 · 011°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 133.975
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
10,003 ft × 150 ft · ASPH-CONC (Good)- Heading
- 011° mag · 9° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.1 (MEI) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 990 ft
- Heading
- 191° mag · 189° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.35 (IKQ) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Displaced threshold
- 990 ft
Runway 04/22
5,052 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Excellent)- Heading
- 046° mag · 44° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3.13°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 86 ft, 1,926 ft from threshold, 444 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 226° mag · 224° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pole, 35 ft, 1,125 ft from threshold, 390 ft R of centerline — 26:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,003 ft | |
| 04/22 | 5,052 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | 120.5 | MERIDIAN APP/DEP |
| ATIS | 126.475 | |
| CTAF | 119.8 | |
| GCA | 125.125 | |
| GND | 121.9 | |
| POST | 29.23 | ANG OPS COMD POST |
| RDO | 122.2 | GREENWOOD RDO |
| TWR | 119.8 | |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEI · Meridian | VORTAC | 117.00 | r131° / 3.8 NM |
| EWA · Kewanee | VORTAC | 113.80 | r258° / 15 NM |
| NMM · Meridian | TACAN | 111.90 | r214° / 18.1 NM |
| NJW · Joe Williams | TACAN | 133.45 | r170° / 28.1 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Minimums & Hot Spots
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A, A++
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
- ANG ATNDD 0700-1630 MON-FRI EXCP HOLS.
- ANG LTD PRKG USE; RSC INFO AVBL FOR ANG OPS DURG NML DUTY HRS. ALL TRAN ACFT 48 HR PPR. OBO.
- ANG RAMP CLSD EXC PPR, 601-484-9734/9714. ARNG DSN 293-2829 C601-696-8829.
- BASH PHASE II PERIOD MAR-MAY, SEP-NOV. CTC AFLD MGMT OR COMD POST FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND.
- ANG PROVIDES ATC SERVICES AT KMEI.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 01 & 19; MIRL RWY 04/22; HIRL RWY 01/19; TWY LGTS - CTAF.
- FOR ATTENDANT AFT HRS CALL 601-693-7282.
- PCR VALUE: 730/F/C/W/U
- PCR VALUE: 120/F/C/W/U
- NON-STD RESA DUE TO SFC VARNS.
- DTHR CONC.
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About KMEI
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI · KMEI) is an airport in Meridian, MS, at 297 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 10,003 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMEI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KMEI have a control tower?
Yes. Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KMEI?
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 10,003 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KMEI?
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport is in Meridian, MS, at an elevation of 297 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.3326, -88.7519.
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