Glidwell Flying Service Airport Private
MS09 · Clarksdale, MS · 160 ft elevation · var 3E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MS09
- Coordinates
- 34.0964, -90.7041
- Elevation
- 160 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1965/10
- Distance from city
- 1 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 | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| 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 MS09
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
3,200 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Bldg, 200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 3,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| UJM · Marvell | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r182° / 28.8 NM |
| GLH · Greenville | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r018° / 37.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MS09. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- GRAIN ELEVATORS NORTH END.
Nearby airports
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 MS09 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 MS09
Glidwell Flying Service Airport (MS09) is an airport in Clarksdale, MS, at 160 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MS09, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MS09 have a control tower?
No. Glidwell 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 MS09?
Glidwell Flying Service Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MS09?
Glidwell Flying Service Airport is in Clarksdale, MS, at an elevation of 160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.0964, -90.7041.
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