Gilmore Memorial Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate
MS56 · Amory, MS · Non-towered
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:16 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:43 AM | 10:43Z |
| Sunrise | 06:09 AM | 11:09Z |
| Sunset | 07:49 PM | 00:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:16 PM | 01:16Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 25 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
CBM 115.20 · OTB 109.80 · IGB 116.20
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBM · Caledonia | VORTAC | 115.20 · 99X | Low | r355° / 20.3 NM |
| OTB · Tupelo | VOR/DME | 109.80 · 35X | Low | r129° / 21.8 NM |
| IGB · Bigbee | VORTAC | 116.20 · 109X | Low | r000° / 29.6 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MS56 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MS56
- Coordinates
- 33.9776, -88.4751
- Elevation
- 225 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- MEMPHIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD · 122.2, 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1991/12
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
Lighting
- FOR PERIMETER LGTS CALL 662-256-6280 / 6288
Obstructions
- 16 FT TANK 12 FT BLDG 74 FT NE; 83 FT BLDG 20 FT W; 38 FT TREE 103 FT E & 38 FT TREES 145 FT E.
Nearby airports
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About MS56
Gilmore Memorial Hospital Heliport (MS56) is a heliport in Amory, MS, at 225 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 25 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MS56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MS56 have a control tower?
No. Gilmore Memorial Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MS56?
Gilmore Memorial Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 25 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MS56?
Gilmore Memorial Hospital Heliport is in Amory, MS, at an elevation of 225 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.9776, -88.4751.
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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 MS56 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.