Airport information
- FAA LID
- MS70
- Coordinates
- 32.7354, -88.9257
- Elevation
- 560 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- 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
- 1989/11
- Distance from city
- 10 E
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 | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:48 AM | 10:48Z |
| Sunset | 08:07 PM | 01:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
Plan a flight from MS70
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 1,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,400 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJW · Joe Williams | TACAN | 133.45 | r231° / 5.8 NM |
| NMM · Meridian | TACAN | 111.90 | r295° / 21.4 NM |
| MEI · Meridian | VORTAC | 117.00 | r339° / 22.3 NM |
| EWA · Kewanee | VORTAC | 113.80 | r309° / 32.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MS70. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- VFR, PRIVATE USE ONLY.
- FOR CD CTC MERIDIAN APCH 601-679-3691, WHEN MERIDIAN APCH CLSD 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 MS70 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 MS70
McLain-Calico Airport (MS70) is an airport in DeKalb, MS, at 560 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MS70, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MS70 have a control tower?
No. McLain-Calico Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MS70?
McLain-Calico Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MS70?
McLain-Calico Airport is in DeKalb, MS, at an elevation of 560 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7354, -88.9257.
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