Charleston Municipal

09M · Charleston, MS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
175 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 09M. Nearby reporting stations: KGNF (17 NM), KMMS (18 NM), KPMU (24 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:28 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:20 AM11:20Z
Sunrise06:45 AM11:45Z
Sunset07:03 PM00:03Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:28 PM00:28Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:28 PM → 06:20 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:03 PM → 05:45 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 088°downwind 358°base 268°final 178°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
178° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 50 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 358°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
173 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Tree, 20 ft, 220 ft from threshold, 50 ft R of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 18k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

SQS 114.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SQS · Sidon VORTAC 114.70 · 94X High r014° / 33.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
09M
Coordinates
33.9914, -90.0786
Elevation
175 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
GREENWOOD · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GWO
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Distance from city
2 S

Night operations

Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF CHARLESTON
PO BOX 420, CHARLESTON, MS
662-647-5841
Manager
CHRIS FINKE
CITY OF CHARLESTON, PO BOX 420, CHARLESTON, MS
662-515-8391
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Obstructions

  • 7 FT WILDLIFE FENCE 197 FT FM END OF RWY 18 XNG CNTRLN.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: MS33 Browns (private) (4 NM) · 2MS8 Spencer Field (private) (16 NM) · MS41 Flying Y Service (private) (17 NM) · 33M Water Valley Municipal (22 NM)

About 09M

Charleston Municipal (09M) is an airport in Charleston, MS, at 175 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 09M, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 09M have a control tower?

No. Charleston Municipal is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 09M?

Charleston Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 09M?

Charleston Municipal is in Charleston, MS, at an elevation of 175 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.9914, -90.0786.

More about 09M

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 09M 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.

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