Airport information
- FAA LID
- MS96
- Coordinates
- 32.7562, -89.0948
- Elevation
- 435 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/01
- Distance from city
- 2 N
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 | 05:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunset | 08:07 PM | 01:07Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
Plan a flight from MS96
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
4,000 ft × 70 ft · ASPH/GRVL (Poor)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 175 ft, 500 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 500 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJW · Joe Williams | TACAN | 133.45 | r259° / 13.3 NM |
| MEI · Meridian | VORTAC | 117.00 | r322° / 27 NM |
| NMM · Meridian | TACAN | 111.90 | r290° / 29.8 NM |
| EWA · Kewanee | VORTAC | 113.80 | r302° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MS96. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- CRACKS IN RWY.
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 MS96 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 MS96
Barrett Field (MS96) is an airport in Philadelphia, MS, at 435 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MS96, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MS96 have a control tower?
No. Barrett Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MS96?
Barrett Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MS96?
Barrett Field is in Philadelphia, MS, at an elevation of 435 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.7562, -89.0948.
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