Fletcher Field

CKM · KCKM · Clarksdale, MS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
173 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,404 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
0W

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:28 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:48 AM10:48Z
Sunrise06:15 AM11:15Z
Sunset08:01 PM01:01Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:28 PM01:28Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:28 PM → 05:48 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:01 PM → 05:15 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 093°downwind 003°base 273°final 183°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
183° mag · 183° true
Dimensions
5,404 × 100 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 003°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
172 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
173 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 25k, Double wheel 32k. PCN 30.

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

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
120.675

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
135.3 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
335.8BRINKLEY RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

UJM 113.65
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
UJM · Marvell VOR/DME 113.65 · 83Y Low r153° / 18.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KCKM / CKM
Coordinates
34.2997, -90.5123
Elevation
173 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0W
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 120.675 · ☎ 662-624-9777
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
GREENWOOD · 122.2, 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GWO
Attendance
ALL DALGT
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1944/02
Distance from city
7 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (right) · 36: 4-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, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COAHOMA CO ARPT BOARD
PO BOX 406, CLARKSDALE, MS
662-624-5554
Manager
DAVID HUGGINS
PO BOX 700, CLARKSDALE, MS
662-627-4126
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • NMRS AGRICULTURAL ACFT OPS W OF N/S TWY. ACFT DEP N & LAND S.
  • TWY LGTS ON S STUB TWY TO APN.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Runways

  • 1 HR PPR FOR ACFT OVER 30000 LBS, CALL 662-624-5554 OR 662-902-1893.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 18 & 36; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel

  • FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD. OTS INDEF.

Contact

  • AND CITY OF CLARKSDALE.
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Nearby airports

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About KCKM

Fletcher Field (CKM · KCKM) is an airport in Clarksdale, MS, at 173 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 5,404 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCKM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCKM have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KCKM?

Fletcher Field has 1 runway; the longest is 5,404 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCKM?

Fletcher Field is in Clarksdale, MS, at an elevation of 173 ft MSL. Coordinates: 34.2997, -90.5123.

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