Airport information
- FAA LID
- MS44
- Coordinates
- 33.6962, -90.4311
- Elevation
- 126 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/11
- Distance from city
- 9 WSW
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 | 08:15 PM | 01:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:44 PM | 01:44Z |
Plan a flight from MS44
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,921 ft × 45 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Markings
- none
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,921 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQS · Sidon | VORTAC | 114.70 | r328° / 15.9 NM |
| GLH · Greenville | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r065° / 29.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MS44. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DAY VFR ONLY.
- EMAIL: WILLIAM@CLAW-FORESTRY.COM
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 MS44 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 MS44
Fighting Bayou Airport (MS44) is an airport in Minter City, MS, at 126 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,921 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MS44, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MS44 have a control tower?
No. Fighting Bayou Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MS44?
Fighting Bayou Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,921 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MS44?
Fighting Bayou Airport is in Minter City, MS, at an elevation of 126 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.6962, -90.4311.
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