Airport information
- FAA LID
- MS63
- Coordinates
- 34.0543, -88.3712
- Elevation
- 330 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/08
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
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 | 05:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:42 AM | 10:42Z |
| Sunset | 08:08 PM | 01:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
Plan a flight from MS63
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAB · Hamilton | VORTAC | 110.40 | r243° / 19.7 NM |
| OTB · Tupelo | VOR-DME | 109.80 | r112° / 23.5 NM |
| CBM · Caledonia | VORTAC | 115.20 | r008° / 25 NM |
| IGB · Bigbee | VORTAC | 116.20 | r008° / 34.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MS63. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR OPERATIONS/PRIVATE USE.
- RYE-AIR MAINT. CO. LOCATED AT ARPT PROVIDES ACFT MAINTENANCE; REBUILDING; RECOVERING; PAINTING AND ENGINE REPAIR. ARPT FOR PRIVATE USE OF CUSTOMERS.
- 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 MS63 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 MS63
Rye Field (MS63) is an airport in Smithville, MS, at 330 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MS63, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MS63 have a control tower?
No. Rye Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MS63?
Rye Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MS63?
Rye Field is in Smithville, MS, at an elevation of 330 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.0543, -88.3712.
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