James H Easom Field

M23 · Newton, MS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
370 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 14/32
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:23 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:18 AM11:18Z
Sunrise06:42 AM11:42Z
Sunset06:59 PM23:59Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:23 PM00:23Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:23 PM → 06:18 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:59 PM → 05:42 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 043°downwind 313°base 223°final 133°45° entry1432

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
133° mag · 135° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 75 ft
TPA
1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
PSIL
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 313°) on the 45° at 1,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
370 ft
Markings
basic
Approach obstacle
Trees, 68 ft, 900 ft from threshold, 200 ft R of centerline — 10:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
TDZ elevation
370 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 21k.

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

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

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

Nearby navigation aids

MEI 117.00 · NMM 111.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MEI · Meridian VORTAC 117.00 · 117X High r252° / 17.3 NM
NMM · Meridian TACAN 111.90 · 56X r244° / 33.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
M23
Coordinates
32.3120, -89.1356
Elevation
370 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
GREENWOOD · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GWO
Attendance
ON CALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
1 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 32 OPR CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: PSIL · 32: PSIL.

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
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TOWN OF NEWTON
PO BOX 300, NEWTON, MS
601-282-0828
Manager
HOOPER WEEMS
PO BOX 300, NEWTON, MS
601-357-0213
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MERIDIAN APCH 601-679-3691, WHEN MERIDIAN APCH CLSD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
  • COURTESY CAR AVBL.

Runways

  • MKGS FADED.
  • MKGS FADED.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. PAPI RWY 32 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel

  • 24 HR FUEL AVBL WITH CREDIT CARD.

Contact

  • THE HONORABLE JAY POWELL, MAYOR OF NEWTON.

Attendance

  • CALL 601-357-0213.
  • FOR ATTENDANT AFT HRS & EMERG ONLY CALL 601-357-0213.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 14MS Rose Field (private) (6 NM) · 3MS9 Union Municipal (private) (16 NM) · 2M4 G V Montgomery (18 NM) · 00M Thigpen Field (22 NM) · 23M Clarke County (24 NM)

Destination

FAA remark: "COURTESY CAR AVBL."

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About M23

James H Easom Field (M23) is an airport in Newton, MS, at 370 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for M23, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does M23 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at M23?

James H Easom Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is M23?

James H Easom Field is in Newton, MS, at an elevation of 370 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.3120, -89.1356.

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