Airport information
- FAA LID
- M53
- Coordinates
- 35.8022, -88.8749
- Elevation
- 421 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- JACKSON
- NOTAM facility
- MKL
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0730-1630
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1946/12
- Distance from city
- 3 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:39 AM | 10:39Z |
| Sunset | 08:15 PM | 01:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:45 PM | 01:45Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:45 PM → 05:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:15 PM → 04:39 AM
Plan a flight from M53
Runway 04/22
4,003 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Fair) 04
- Heading
- 046° mag · 44° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
22
- Heading
- 226° mag · 224° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | 134.65 | MEMPHIS CNTR |
| UNIC | 122.8 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKL · Mc Kellar | VOR-DME | 112.00 | r006° / 12 NM |
| DYR · Dyersburg | VORTAC | 116.80 | r118° / 25.1 NM |
| JKS · Jacks Creek | VOR-DME | 109.40 | r294° / 28 NM |
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air ambulance
Ownership & management
Owner
CITY OF HUMBOLDT
1201 MAIN STREET, HUMBOLDT, TN
731-784-2511
Manager
DAVID P. POPE
4655 EAST MAIN ST, HUMBOLDT, TN
731-618-9089
Remarks FAA
- AGRICULTURAL ACFT OPS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- PILOT ENTRANCE CODE 1228.
- 24/7 CREDIT CARD FUEL AVBL.
- 15-30 FT TREES W OF RWY VIOLATE TRANSITION SLOPE.
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