Airport information
- FAA LID
- MS61
- Coordinates
- 30.6252, -89.7334
- Elevation
- 175 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1988/11
- Distance from city
- 7 NW
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 | 05:29 AM | 10:29Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:05 PM | 01:05Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:32 PM | 01:32Z |
Plan a flight from MS61
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 17 at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,500 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PCU · Picayune | VOR-DME | 112.20 | r353° / 3.8 NM |
| HMU · Hammond | VOR | 109.60 | r077° / 35.9 NM |
| GPT · Gulfport | VORTAC | 109.00 | r289° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MS61. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR - PERSONAL USE ONLY.
- PERSONAL USE.
- FOR CD CTC GULFPORT APCH AT 228-265-6151, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
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 MS61 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 MS61
Simpson Field (MS61) is an airport in Picayune, MS, at 175 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MS61, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MS61 have a control tower?
No. Simpson Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MS61?
Simpson Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MS61?
Simpson Field is in Picayune, MS, at an elevation of 175 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.6252, -89.7334.
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