Airport information
- FAA LID
- MS45
- Coordinates
- 32.1563, -91.1246
- Elevation
- 85 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
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 | 05:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunrise | 05:58 AM | 10:58Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:42 PM | 01:42Z |
Plan a flight from MS45
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NE
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NE at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NE/SW
3,400 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 3,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEZ · Natchez | VOR-DME | 110.00 | r012° / 33.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MS45. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR ONLY; PVT USE.
- 11 MILES W SIMRALL
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
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 MS45 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 MS45
Dale Landing Strip (MS45) is an airport in Vicksburg, MS, at 85 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MS45, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MS45 have a control tower?
No. Dale Landing Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MS45?
Dale Landing Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 3,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MS45?
Dale Landing Strip is in Vicksburg, MS, at an elevation of 85 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.1563, -91.1246.
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