Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field Private
NMM · KNMM · Lauderdale, MS · 316 ft elevation · var 2W · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KNMM
- Coordinates
- 32.5531, -88.5541
- Elevation
- 316 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- NOTAM facility
- NMM
- Attendance
- MON-THUR 1300-0400++; FRI 1200-2200Z++
- Beacon
- S-white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Distance from city
- 11 NE
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 | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:47 AM | 10:47Z |
| Sunset | 08:05 PM | 01:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:33 PM | 01:33Z |
Plan a flight from KNMM
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- S-white-green · SS-SR
Runway lighting aids — 01L: NSTD + ALSF1 · 19R: 4-light PAPI (right) · 19L: NSTD + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01L · 011°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,216 ft MSL · 900 AGL
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01L at 1,216 ft MSL · 900 AGL on a 45°.
Runway 01L/19R
8,003 ft × 200 ft · Concrete- Heading
- 011° mag · 9° true
- VGSI
- NSTD
- Approach lights
- ALSF1
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 191° mag · 189° true
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 01R/19L
8,000 ft × 200 ft · Concrete- Heading
- 011° mag · 9° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 191° mag · 189° true
- VGSI
- NSTD
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 109.7 (NMM) · GS 3.00°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 10/28
6,402 ft × 200 ft · Concrete- Heading
- 101° mag · 99° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 281° mag · 279° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 8,003 ft | |
| 01R/19L | 8,000 ft | |
| 10/28 | 6,402 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| APP | 119.2 | |
| ATIS | 27.32 | |
| CLD | 30.1 | CLNC DEL |
| DEP | 124.8 | |
| GND | 33.64 | MC CAIN GND |
| OPS | 35.22 | BASE OPS |
| PMSV | 31.24 | PMSV METRO |
| TWR | 126.2 | MC CAIN TWR |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMM · Meridian | TACAN | 111.90 | r195° / 1.6 NM |
| EWA · Kewanee | VORTAC | 113.80 | r333° / 12.2 NM |
| MEI · Meridian | VORTAC | 117.00 | r045° / 16.4 NM |
| NJW · Joe Williams | TACAN | 133.45 | r135° / 20.3 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, A++, Jet (JP-8)
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- LGT: PORTABLE OLS AVBL RWY 01L, 01R, 19L, 19R AND 28.
- JASU: 2(NC-8A) (GTC-85) 1(NCPP-105)
- TRAN ALERT: SVC AVBL 1300-0500Z++ MON-THU, 1300-2300Z++ FRI. DRAG CHUTE REPACK UNAVBL.
- RSTD: ALL ACFT RQR PPR, CTC BASE OPS DSN 637-2470/2505, C601-679-2470/2505. PPR GOOD FOR +/- 1 HR PPR TIME. FOR CALP PROCESSING CTC AFM VIA BASE OPS.
- CAUTION: RWY 19L & 19R HAVE 1 PERCENT DOWN GRAD FIRST 6000 FT.WILDLIFE IN VCNTY ALL RWY. MAT AND TWY S OF HGR NOT VIS FR TWR. INTS STU JET TRNG DUR FLD OPR HR.
- TFC PAT: BRK ALT 1400 FT MSL. TRAN ACFT EXPC VISUAL APCH. VFR ACFT CTC MERIDIAN APP WITHIN 25 NM.
- MISC: RAMP ELEV 283 FT. EXP ARR/DEP DLY EXTSV STU TRNG. NO CLASSIFIED MATERIALS AVBL.
- BASE OPS 1300-0500Z MON-THUR; 1300-2300Z FRI, CLSD SAT, SUN & HOLS EXCP BY NOTAM. .
- SCHEDULING POINT: 187 FW, AL ANG. LOCATION: MONTGOMERY, AL. DSN: 358-9255 C334-394-7255.
- TRANS ALERT: LTD AIRSTART CAPABILITIES FOR TRAN ACFT. CTC 601-679-2342 TO VERIFY STATUS PRIOR TO REQ PPR.
- SERVICE: A-GEAR NORMALLY RIGGED ON ALL RWYS.
- FOR CD WHEN UNA VIA FREQ CTC MERIDIAN APCH 601-679-3691, WHEN MERIDIAN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- AVBL ONLY DURING HRS OF OPERATION.
- CLSD SAT, SUN AND HOL EXC BY NOTAM.
- OPNS DUTY OFF (ODO) ON AUTOVON 446-2470.
- HOOK E28(B) (1750')
- HOOK E28(B) (1250')
- HOOK E28(B) (1250')
- HOOK E28(B) (1748')
- HOOK E28(B) (1251')
- HOOK E28(B) (1250')
- SVC AVBL DURING AIRFIELD HRS OF OPS. EXPECT 1 HR REFUEL DELAYS.
- OPTICAL LANDING SYSTEM & WAVE-OFF.
- OPTICAL LANDING SYSTEM.
- OPTICAL LANDING SYSTEM & WAVE-OFF.
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About KNMM
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field (NMM · KNMM) is an airport in Lauderdale, MS, at 316 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 8,003 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KNMM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KNMM have a control tower?
Yes. Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KNMM?
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field has 3 runways; the longest is 8,003 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KNMM?
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field is in Lauderdale, MS, at an elevation of 316 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.5531, -88.5541.
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