Clarke County Airport

23M · Quitman, MS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
321 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,200 ft 16/34
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:16 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:45 AM10:45Z
Sunrise06:12 AM11:12Z
Sunset07:50 PM00:50Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:16 PM01:16Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:16 PM → 05:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:50 PM → 05:12 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 068°downwind 338°base 248°final 158°45° entry1634

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
158° mag · 160° true
Dimensions
3,200 × 60 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (4°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 338°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
317 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 47 ft, 1,215 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 21:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
56 ft
TDZ elevation
321 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

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

Nearby navigation aids

MEI 117.00 · NMM 111.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MEI · Meridian VORTAC 117.00 · 117X High r164° / 17.9 NM
NMM · Meridian TACAN 111.90 · 56X r200° / 31.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
23M
Coordinates
32.0849, -88.7389
Elevation
321 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
GREENWOOD · 122.2, 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GWO
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1969/06
Distance from city
3 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
LGTS OPR DUSK-2200. AFT 2200 ACTVT MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 16: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
Fuel available
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF QUITMAN CLARKE CO
100 E. CHURCH ST., QUITMAN, MS
601-776-1012
Manager
GLENN COOK
6133 CO. RD. 320, ENTERPRISE, MS
601-776-3728
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • GND DROPS ABRUPTLY 240 FT FM RWY 34 THR.
  • GND DROPS ABRUPTLY 250 FT FM RWY 16 THR.
  • ULTRALIGHT ACTVTY ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MERIDIAN APCH 601-679-3691, WHEN MERIDIAN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting

  • LGTS OPR DUSK-2200. AFT 2200 ACTVT MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.

Nearby airports

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About 23M

Clarke County Airport (23M) is an airport in Quitman, MS, at 321 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 23M, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 23M have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 23M?

Clarke County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,200 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 23M?

Clarke County Airport is in Quitman, MS, at an elevation of 321 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.0849, -88.7389.

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