Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (KMEI)
Medium airport · Meridian, Mississippi, United States
Airport data
| Name | Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMEI |
| IATA | MEI |
| Elevation | 297 ft (91 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°19'57" W 88°45'7" 32.33260, -88.75190 |
| Location | Meridian, Mississippi, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,003 ft (3049 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 04/22 | 5,052 ft (1540 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport at a glance
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport is a medium airport in Meridian, Mississippi, United States, known to airline systems as MEI. The field elevation of 297 ft (91 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMEI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 01/19 — offers 10,003 ft (3049 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01 points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMEI 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 Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field | KNMM | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport | KPIB | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport | KJAN | 124 km (67 NM) |
| Golden Triangle Regional Airport | KGTR | 125 km (68 NM) |
| Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport | KHBG | 128 km (69 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 297 ft field elevation of Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport 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 Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport is KMEI, and its IATA code is MEI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport above sea level?
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 297 feet (91 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 32.3326, -88.7519 — in Meridian, Mississippi, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field, about 31 km away.
Does KMEI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMEI 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 Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport?
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 01/19, measures 10,003 ft (3049 m) with a ASP surface.