Christmas Flying Service Airport Private
MS03 · Shelby, MS · 153 ft elevation · var 3E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MS03
- Coordinates
- 33.9246, -90.7889
- Elevation
- 153 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Attendance
- MON-SAT 0700-1800
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/04
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:17 PM | 01:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:47 PM | 01:47Z |
Plan a flight from MS03
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
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
3,900 ft × 75 ft · CONC-TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 3,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLH · Greenville | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r018° / 26 NM |
| SQS · Sidon | VORTAC | 114.70 | r314° / 37.7 NM |
| UJM · Marvell | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r187° / 39.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MS03. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- Jet A
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Other services
- Agricultural
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- 662-719-4186
- RWY 18/36 1950 FT X 22 FT CONC SUPERIMPOSED ON RWY 18 END, REMAINDER TURF.
- 2 BLDGS NEAR RWY.
Nearby airports
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About MS03
Christmas Flying Service Airport (MS03) is an airport in Shelby, MS, at 153 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MS03, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MS03 have a control tower?
No. Christmas Flying Service Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MS03?
Christmas Flying Service Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MS03?
Christmas Flying Service Airport is in Shelby, MS, at an elevation of 153 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.9246, -90.7889.
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