Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field (KNMM)
Medium airport · Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States
Airport data
| Name | Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KNMM |
| Elevation | 316 ft (96 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 32°33'11" W 88°33'15" 32.55310, -88.55406 |
| Location | Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01L/19R | 8,003 ft (2439 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 01R/19L | 8,000 ft (2438 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
| 10/28 | 6,402 ft (1951 m) | 200 ft | CON | Yes |
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field at a glance
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field is a medium airport in Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States. The field elevation of 316 ft (96 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KNMM are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 01L/19R — offers 8,003 ft (2439 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 01L points roughly 10° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KNMM 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 Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport | KMEI | 31 km (17 NM) |
| Golden Triangle Regional Airport | KGTR | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Tuscaloosa National Airport | KTCL | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Columbus Air Force Base | KCBM | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport | KPIB | 142 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 316 ft field elevation of Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain 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 Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field
What is the ICAO code of Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field?
The ICAO identifier of Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field is KNMM, and it has no IATA code assigned. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field above sea level?
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field sits at an elevation of 316 feet (96 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field located?
The airport lies at 32.5531, -88.5541 — in Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport, about 31 km away.
Does KNMM publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KNMM 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 Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field?
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field has 3 runways. The longest, 01L/19R, measures 8,003 ft (2439 m) with a CON surface.