MS48 -- George Ford

Picayune, MS, US

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Airport Communications

AWOS-3PT at MJD (8.4 S): 119.075, 601-798-4136
AWOS-3PT at BXA (13.8 NW): 118.025, 985-732-6224
ASOS at ASD (17.9 S): 132.475, 985-259-6242
AWOS-3PT at HSA (19.3 SE): 118.375, 228-466-9320
ASOS at GPT (34.3 E): 119.45, 228-687-0116

Runways

Runway 18/36

Dimensions2735 x 80 feet / 834 x 24 meters
Surface Turf
Runway 18 Runway 36
Coordinates N30°37.54' / W89°41.82'N30°37.09' / W89°41.82'
Elevation 6260
Traffic Pattern LeftLeft
Runway Heading 180° True360° True
Markings
Approach Lights

Facility Information

Location

CoordinatesN30°37.31' / W89°41.82'
LocationLocated 6 miles N of Picayune, MS. on 15 acres of land.
Elevation62 feet MSL
Magnetic Variation1° E

Operations

Airport UsePrivate use
Activation DateJuly 2000
StatusOperational
Control TowerYes
Seg-CircleNo
Wind IndicatorYes
A.R.T.C.C.HOUSTON
F.S.S.GREENWOOD
Sectional ChartNEW ORLEANS
Airspace AnalysisCONDL — Provided VFR operations, private use, owners of simpson field and karl scott airport honor the letter of agreement.
AttendanceUNATNDD

Ownership

OwnershipPrivately owned
Owner
JOHN GRIFFIN
148 GEORGE FORD ROAD
PO BOX 222, MS 39426
601-590-1859
Manager
JOHN GRIFFIN
148 GEORGE FORD ROAD
PO BOX 222
CARRIERE, MS 39426
601-590-1859

Remarks

  • 50 ft trees along both sides of runway 150 ft from runway centerline.
  • For clearance delivery contact gulfport approach at 228-265-6151, when approach control is closed contact houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.