McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field (KMCB)
Medium airport · McComb, Mississippi, United States
Airport data
| Name | McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMCB |
| IATA | MCB |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 31°10'43" W 90°28'19" 31.17850, -90.47190 |
| Location | McComb, Mississippi, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 5,000 ft (1524 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field at a glance
McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field is a medium airport in McComb, Mississippi, United States, known to airline systems as MCB. The field elevation of 413 ft (126 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMCB are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 16/34, offers 5,000 ft (1524 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 16 points roughly 160° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMCB shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | KBTR | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport | KPIB | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport | KHBG | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport | KJAN | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | KMSY | 133 km (72 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 413 ft field elevation of McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field
What is the ICAO code of McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field?
The ICAO identifier of McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field is KMCB, and its IATA code is MCB. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field above sea level?
McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field located?
The airport lies at 31.1785, -90.4719 — in McComb, Mississippi, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport, about 97 km away.
Does KMCB publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMCB appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field?
McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field has one runway. The longest, 16/34, measures 5,000 ft (1524 m) with a ASP surface.