Stennis International (KHSA), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Stennis International, identified by the ICAO code KHSA, sits near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, about 43 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. The airport is towered and serves as a business aviation gateway with a single long asphalt runway, onsite CBP inspection services, and fuel service that includes both piston and jet grades.
Runways
Stennis International has one paved runway, 18/36, 8,498 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Stennis International has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Stennis International has US Customs and Border Protection clearance available onsite, with general clearance for international arrivals.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Stennis International recorded 2,097 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in February. Business aviation traffic at KHSA is concentrated in certain months, with February and April showing notably higher operations than the low points in March and July, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month February, 320 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Stennis International has published operating constraints in four categories: runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
MALSR is activated on runway 18. REIL is available on runway 36. PAPI is installed on both runway 18 and runway 36. HIRL is available on runway 18/36, all controlled via CTAF.
Birds are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Avoid flying over schools located 4 nautical miles east of runway 18/36 when possible.
PCR VALUE: 411/F/B/X/T
Contact for fuel and FBO services after hours.
Numerous low-flying fish spotter aircraft operate near the shoreline between Gulfport and Bay St. Louis.
When the control tower is closed, contact Houston ARTCC for clearance delivery.
The FBO is attended Monday through Friday from 0700 to 2000, and Saturday through Sunday from 0800 to 1800.
An after-hours callout procedure is available; contact Airport Operations.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Stennis International has five airfields within 28 NM. The closest is Picayune Municipal (KMJD), 12.46 NM northwest.
Part of the New Orleans area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KHSA
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KHSA?
Yes. Stennis International, identified as KHSA, has CBP inspection services available onsite. This puts international arrivals within reach without a diversion to a nearby customs airport. The airport is towered and operates on an attendance schedule of 0700-1900 Monday through Friday and 0800-2000 on weekends. Crews planning an international arrival outside those hours should coordinate in advance given the after-hours callout note in the airport remarks. Confirm CBP hours align with your arrival window before filing.
What runway does KHSA offer for business jet traffic?
Stennis International has a single runway, 18/36, measuring 8,498 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jet types without payload restriction under normal conditions. The runway carries a published PCR value of 411/F / B/X / T. Lighting includes MALSR on runway 18, REIL on runway 36, PAPI on both ends, and HIRL, all activated through the CTAF. KHSA's single-runway layout means wind coverage depends entirely on this one strip.
What fuel is available at Stennis International?
Stennis International offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with the airport also listing an A+ fuel grade. Fuel and FBO services after hours require prior coordination according to airport remarks. Standard FBO attendance runs Monday through Friday from 0700 to 2000 and Saturday through Sunday from 0800 to 1800. Outside those windows, an after-hours callout procedure applies. Dispatchers scheduling early or late fuel uplifts at KHSA should build in time for this coordination.
Is Stennis International's control tower always staffed?
No. KHSA operates as a towered airport, but coverage is not continuous, and the airport publishes an alternate procedure for when the tower is closed. During those periods, clearance delivery is handled by contacting Houston ARTCC rather than the local tower. The airport attendance schedule otherwise runs 0700-1900 Monday through Friday and 0800-2000 on weekends. Crews should check current tower hours before planning IFR departures or arrivals outside typical attendance windows at Stennis International.
Does Stennis International see steady traffic through the year?
No. Business aviation traffic at KHSA is concentrated in a few months rather than spread evenly across the year. February recorded 320 operations and April 221, both well above the low points of March at 65 and July at 96, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Total business aviation operations for the year reached 2,097 out of 6,913 annual operations overall. Dispatchers scheduling around Stennis International should expect this uneven monthly distribution when planning slot availability or FBO capacity.