Pascagoula Refinery Pad Nr 1 Heliport HeliportPrivate
MS78 · Pascagoula, MS · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:09 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunrise | 06:16 AM | 11:16Z |
| Sunset | 07:43 PM | 00:43Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:09 PM | 01:09Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 40 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
BIX 111.80 · SJI 115.30 · BFM 116.35 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIX · Keesler | TACAN | 111.80 · 55X | — | r104° / 22.3 NM |
| SJI · Semmes | VORTAC | 115.30 · 100X | High | r193° / 25 NM |
| BFM · Brookley | VORTAC | 116.35 · 110Y | Low | r230° / 29 NM |
| GPT · Gulfport | VORTAC | 109.00 · 27X | Low | r097° / 29.8 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MS78 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MS78
- Coordinates
- 30.3294, -88.5083
- Elevation
- 12 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 0E
- Sectional chart
- NEW ORLEANS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- HOUSTON (ZHU)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREENWOOD · 122.2, 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- FDC
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1994/10
- Distance from city
- 2 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC MOBILE APCH AT 251-662-6236, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Obstructions
- 30 FT BLDG 100 YARDS N; 50 FT N 50 YARDS W.
Nearby airports
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About MS78
Pascagoula Refinery Pad Nr 1 Heliport (MS78) is a heliport in Pascagoula, MS, at 12 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 40 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MS78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MS78 have a control tower?
No. Pascagoula Refinery Pad Nr 1 Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at MS78?
Pascagoula Refinery Pad Nr 1 Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 40 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MS78?
Pascagoula Refinery Pad Nr 1 Heliport is in Pascagoula, MS, at an elevation of 12 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.3294, -88.5083.
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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 MS78 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.