Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport (1R7), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport (1R7) is a public-use, non-towered field in Brookhaven, Mississippi, sitting at 492 feet elevation about 62 nautical miles from the nearest metro area. Business aviation traffic, as tracked by FAA TFMSC for 2025, totals 414 operations against 498 annual operations overall, placing the field in a moderate-traffic tier. A single asphalt runway, standard MIRL and PAPI lighting, and weekday attendance hours from 0900 to 1700 define day-to-day operations here.
Runways
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport has one paved runway, 05/23, 5,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 9am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (KJAN), 46 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport recorded 414 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in March and May. Business aviation traffic at Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport peaks in spring months, with March, April, and May each recording over 40 operations compared to lower counts in late summer and early fall.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 47 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport averages 20.7 days above 90°F in August and 14.5 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.1°F, and January the coldest, at 57.2°F.
Weather station is 4.4 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Tall trees are located at the runway approach end.
Runway 05/23 medium intensity runway lights are pilot-activated via CTAF. The PAPI on Runway 05 operates from dusk to dawn. The PAPI on Runway 23 operates continuously.
The approach ratio is 31:1 from the displaced threshold.
The approach ratio is 33:1 from the displaced threshold.
Fuel service is available 24 hours with a credit card.
For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC.
A courtesy vehicle is available.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport has five airfields within 45 NM. The closest is Copiah County, 17.94 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at 1R7?
Brookhaven-Lincoln County (1R7) has a single runway, 05/23, measuring 5,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length. The single-runway layout means wind conditions on any given day determine which end serves as the active approach.
Is customs available at Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport?
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport does not have onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is at KJAN, located approximately 45.63 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KJAN rather than expecting service at 1R7 itself.
What fuel is available at 1R7?
1R7 offers 100LL and A+ fuel, with Jet A also available on the field. According to an operational remark, fuel service is available 24 hours using a credit card. This gives operators flexibility for after-hours fueling without needing to coordinate directly with staff.
What are the airport hours at Brookhaven-Lincoln County?
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport is attended Monday through Friday from 0900 to 1700 local time. Outside these hours the field remains uncontrolled, consistent with its non-towered status. Pilots operating outside the attended schedule should rely on CTAF procedures and self-announce as needed.