Christmas Flying Service Private

MS03 · Shelby, MS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
153 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,900 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
3E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at MS03. Nearby reporting stations: KRNV (10 NM), KCKM (26 NM), KIDL (27 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:31 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:23 AM11:23Z
Sunrise06:48 AM11:48Z
Sunset07:06 PM00:06Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:31 PM00:31Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:31 PM → 06:23 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:06 PM → 05:48 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 183° true
Dimensions
3,900 × 75 ft
TPA
1,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
CONC-TURF

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

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for MS03 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the MS03 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

GLH 114.25 · SQS 114.70 · UJM 113.65
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GLH · Greenville VOR/DME 114.25 · 89Y Low r018° / 26 NM
SQS · Sidon VORTAC 114.70 · 94X High r314° / 37.6 NM
UJM · Marvell VOR/DME 113.65 · 83Y Low r187° / 39.5 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MS03 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
MS03
Coordinates
33.9243, -90.7870
Elevation
153 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
GREENWOOD · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
MON-SAT 0700-1800
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1972/04
Distance from city
2 SW
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
Jet A
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
SHEA CHRISTMAS
PO BOX 770, 389 HWY 32 WEST, SHELBY, MS
662-398-7136
Manager
SHEA CHRISTMAS
PO BOX 770, 389 HWY 32 WEST, SHELBY, MS
662-398-7136
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

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

Runways

  • RWY 18/36 1950 FT X 22 FT CONC SUPERIMPOSED ON RWY 18 END, REMAINDER TURF.

Obstructions

  • 2 BLDGS NEAR RWY.

Contact

  • 662-719-4186

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 93MS Shelby Air Service (private) (3 NM) · MS95 Dorr Field (private) (6 NM) · 02MS Watts Field (private) (11 NM) · MS09 Glidwell Flying Service (private) (11 NM) · M37 Ruleville-Drew (16 NM)

About MS03

Christmas Flying Service (MS03) is an airport in Shelby, MS, at 153 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MS03, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does MS03 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at MS03?

Christmas Flying Service has 1 runway; the longest is 3,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MS03?

Christmas Flying Service is in Shelby, MS, at an elevation of 153 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.9243, -90.7870.

More about MS03

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 MS03 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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