Natchez-Adams County Airport / Hardy-Anders Field

HEZ · KHEZ · Natchez, MS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
272 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,500 ft 14/32
Runways
2
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:25 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:57 AM10:57Z
Sunrise06:23 AM11:23Z
Sunset07:59 PM00:59Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:25 PM01:25Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:25 PM → 05:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:59 PM → 05:23 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 046°downwind 316°base 226°final 136°45° entry14183236

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
136° mag · 136° true
Dimensions
6,500 × 150 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (right) (3°) + MALSR
ILS
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.35 (HEZ) · GS 3.00°
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 316°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
262 ft
Markings
precision
Threshold crossing height
55 ft
TDZ elevation
266 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: High. Surface: Grooved. Weight bearing: Single wheel 50k, Double wheel 78k, Dual tandem 172k.

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

“Natchez”
ASOS/AWOS
124.675

Taxi & takeoff

“Natchez”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
120.975 LOW 122.6
By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
110.0/37XHEZ DME
299.6NATCHEZ RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 14
RunwayILS
RWY 14ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.35 (HEZ) · GS 3.00°

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KHEZ / HEZ
Coordinates
31.6148, -91.2973
Elevation
272 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 124.675 · ☎ 601-446-8022
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
GREENWOOD · 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Greenwood Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
HEZ
Attendance
ALL 0600-2000
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
FAR 139 class
IV A
Activated
1944/12
Distance from city
6 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; VASI RWY 18; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 32: 4-light PAPI (left) · 18: VASI.

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
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
ADAMS COUNTY
BOX 1008, NATCHEZ, MS
601-442-2431
Manager
CARL BEASLEY
434 AIRPORT RD, NATCHEZ, MS
601-597-3033
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • GND PWR UNIT AVBL ON FLD.
  • DEER ON & INVOF RWYS.
  • TWY A & C1 NOT AVBL FOR ACR USE.

Runways

  • PCR VALUE: 45/F/B/X/T
  • RWY 18/36 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • MARKINGS FADED.
  • MARKINGS FADED.
  • WIDESPREAD CRACKING & UNEVEN PAVEMENT.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 14; PAPI RWY 14 & 32; VASI RWY 18; MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.
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About KHEZ

Natchez-Adams County Airport / Hardy-Anders Field (HEZ · KHEZ) is an airport in Natchez, MS, at 272 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KHEZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KHEZ have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KHEZ?

Natchez-Adams County Airport / Hardy-Anders Field has 2 runways; the longest is 6,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KHEZ?

Natchez-Adams County Airport / Hardy-Anders Field is in Natchez, MS, at an elevation of 272 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.6148, -91.2973.

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