Bruce Campbell Field

MBO · KMBO · DXE · Madison, MS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
325 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,444 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
1E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:22 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunrise06:17 AM11:17Z
Sunset07:56 PM00:56Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:22 PM01:22Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:22 PM → 05:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:56 PM → 05:17 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 084°downwind 354°base 264°final 174°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
174° mag · 175° true
Dimensions
4,444 × 75 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 354°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Threshold elev
325 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 66 ft, 1,540 ft from threshold, 200 ft R of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
38 ft
TDZ elevation
325 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 25k.

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
119.125
Clearance — primary
125.9

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Jackson”
App/Dep
123.9 333-152 · initial contact 125.25 153-332

Also

Flight service
132.5 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (3 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
259.1JACKSON RCAG (LOW)
317.7APCH/P DEP/P IC (333-152)
319.2APCH/P DEP/P (153-332)

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

Nearby navigation aids

MHZ 113.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MHZ · Magnolia VORTAC 113.20 · 79X High r330° / 0.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMBO / DXE
Coordinates
32.4387, -90.1031
Elevation
325 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 119.125 · ☎ 601-605-8137
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
GREENWOOD · 122.2, 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GWO
Attendance
MON-FRI 0600-1900; SAT-SUN 0700-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1941/03
Distance from city
2 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 17: 2-light PAPI (left) · 35: 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, Jet A-1 (additive)
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF MADISON
TOWN HALL (PO BOX 40), MADISON, MS
601-856-7116
Manager
GUY BOWERING
PO BOX 40, MADISON, MS
601-853-1960
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • WHEN APCH CLSD, FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Runways

  • PAPI OTS INDEF.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 17 & 35; MIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.
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About KMBO

Bruce Campbell Field (MBO · KMBO · DXE) is an airport in Madison, MS, at 325 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,444 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMBO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMBO have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KMBO?

Bruce Campbell Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,444 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMBO?

Bruce Campbell Field is in Madison, MS, at an elevation of 325 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.4387, -90.1031.

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