University Oxford Airport (KUOX)
Medium airport · Oxford, Mississippi, United States
Airport data
| Name | University Oxford Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KUOX |
| IATA | UOX |
| Elevation | 452 ft (138 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 34°23'3" W 89°32'12" 34.38430, -89.53680 |
| Location | Oxford, Mississippi, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 5,600 ft (1707 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
University Oxford Airport at a glance
University Oxford Airport is a medium airport in Oxford, Mississippi, United States, known to airline systems as UOX. The field elevation of 452 ft (138 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KUOX 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, 09/27, offers 5,600 ft (1707 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KUOX 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 University Oxford Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Tupelo Regional Airport | KTUP | 72 km (39 NM) |
| Memphis International Airport | KMEM | 84 km (45 NM) |
| Greenwood–Leflore Airport | KGWO | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Millington-Memphis Airport | KNQA | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Columbus Air Force Base | KCBM | 130 km (70 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for University Oxford Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 452 ft field elevation of University Oxford 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 University Oxford Airport
What is the ICAO code of University Oxford Airport?
The ICAO identifier of University Oxford Airport is KUOX, and its IATA code is UOX. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is University Oxford Airport above sea level?
University Oxford Airport sits at an elevation of 452 feet (138 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is University Oxford Airport located?
The airport lies at 34.3843, -89.5368 — in Oxford, Mississippi, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Tupelo Regional Airport, about 72 km away.
Does KUOX publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KUOX 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 University Oxford Airport?
University Oxford Airport has one runway. The longest, 09/27, measures 5,600 ft (1707 m) with a ASP surface.