Marksville Municipal

MKV · KMKV · Marksville, LA · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
78 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,799 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:35 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:30 AM11:30Z
Sunrise06:54 AM11:54Z
Sunset07:10 PM00:10Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:35 PM00:35Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:35 PM → 06:30 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:10 PM → 05:54 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 133°downwind 043°base 313°final 223°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
223° mag · 225° true
Dimensions
3,799 × 75 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 043°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
78 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Pole, 23 ft, 671 ft from threshold, 58 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
50 ft
TDZ elevation
78 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 19k.

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
124.175

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Departure & arrival

“Maks”
App/Dep
125.4

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

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
302.2APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

AEX 116.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
AEX · Alexandria VORTAC 116.10 · 108X High r111° / 24.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KMKV / MKV
Coordinates
31.0947, -92.0691
Elevation
78 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 124.175 · ☎ 318-409-4120
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
DE RIDDER · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MKV
Attendance
MON-FRI 0700-1400
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1950/04
Distance from city
1 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 4 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 04: 2-light PAPI (left) · 22: 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
AVOYELLES PARISH AIRPORT AUTHORITY
312 NORTH MAIN ST, MARKSVILLE, LA
318-359-8012
Manager
BRAIN ST. ROMAIN
312 NORTH MAIN ST, MARKSVILLE, LA
318-240-3088
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • NE APN PAVEMENT FAILED.
  • AERIAL SPRAYING INVOF ARPT.
  • NE APN HLDG PSN NSTD.
  • FOR CD CTC MAKS APCH AT 726-780-0456.
  • CTC ARPT MGR FOR DSNGD RAMP SPACE FOR PUB USE AT ARPT

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 4 & 22; MIRL RWY 04/22 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL AVBL 24/7 WITH CC.
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About KMKV

Marksville Municipal (MKV · KMKV) is an airport in Marksville, LA, at 78 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,799 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMKV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMKV have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KMKV?

Marksville Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 3,799 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMKV?

Marksville Municipal is in Marksville, LA, at an elevation of 78 ft MSL. Coordinates: 31.0947, -92.0691.

More about KMKV

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 KMKV 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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