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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

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:20 AM10:20Z
Sunrise05:48 AM10:48Z
Sunset08:05 PM01:05Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:33 PM01:33Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:33 PM → 05:20 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:05 PM → 04:48 AM

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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 133.975Chart 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

01TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
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)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 250k, Dual tandem 550k.

01
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
19
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)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 120k, Double wheel 213k, Dual tandem 345k.

04
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
22
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
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D120.5MERIDIAN APP/DEP
ATIS126.475
CTAF119.8
GCA125.125
GND121.9
POST29.23ANG OPS COMD POST
RDO122.2GREENWOOD RDO
TWR119.8
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MEI · MeridianVORTAC117.00r131° / 3.8 NM
EWA · KewaneeVORTAC113.80r258° / 15 NM
NMM · MeridianTACAN111.90r214° / 18.1 NM
NJW · Joe WilliamsTACAN133.45r170° / 28.1 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

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

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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

Owner
MERIDIAN ARPT AUTH
2811A AIRPORT BLVD, MERIDIAN, MS
601-482-0364
Manager
TOM WILLIAMS
2811A AIRPORT BLVD, MERIDIAN, MS
601-482-0364

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.

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 KMEI 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 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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