Columbus Lowndes County Airport

UBS · KUBS · Columbus, MS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
188 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,503 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
3W

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:18 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:41 AM10:41Z
Sunrise06:08 AM11:08Z
Sunset07:51 PM00:51Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:18 PM01:18Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:18 PM → 05:41 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:51 PM → 05:08 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 092°downwind 002°base 272°final 182°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
182° mag · 179° true
Dimensions
4,503 × 100 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 002°) on the 45° at 1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
188 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 68 ft, 2,510 ft from threshold, 300 ft L of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
188 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 40k, Double wheel 70k, Dual tandem 120k.

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“Columbus”
App/Dep
135.6

Also

Flight service
127.1 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 (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.4COLUMBUS RCAG (LOW)
323.275APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

IGB 116.20 · CBM 115.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
IGB · Bigbee VORTAC 116.20 · 109X Low r096° / 6.8 NM
CBM · Caledonia VORTAC 115.20 · 99X Low r165° / 11 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KUBS / UBS
Coordinates
33.4654, -88.3803
Elevation
188 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3W
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
MON-FRI 0800-1800; SAT-SUN ON CALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1952/12
Distance from city
3 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWY 18/36 OPR DUSK - 2200; AFT 2200 ACTVT - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 2-light PAPI (left) · 36: 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 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF COLUMBUS & LOWNDES COUNTY
523 MAIN ST, PO BOX 1408, COLUMBUS, MS
662-328-7021
Manager
DAN DUSTON
368 FABRITEK DR, COLUMBUS, MS
662-251-4650
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
  • COURTESY CAR AVBL.

Runways

  • OTS UFN.

Lighting

  • MIRL RWY 18/36 OPR DUSK - 2200; AFT 2200 ACTVT - CTAF. PAPI RWY 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel

  • FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
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About KUBS

Columbus Lowndes County Airport (UBS · KUBS) is an airport in Columbus, MS, at 188 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,503 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KUBS, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KUBS have a control tower?

No. Columbus Lowndes 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 KUBS?

Columbus Lowndes County Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,503 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KUBS?

Columbus Lowndes County Airport is in Columbus, MS, at an elevation of 188 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4654, -88.3803.

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