Hagler Army Heliport (KSLJ), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hagler Army Airfield (KSLJ) is a private military heliport serving Camp Shelby in Mississippi. It sees only irregular activity, concentrated in the May through August training period, and is not set up for transient or civilian use.
Runways
Hagler Army Heliport has one paved runway, 14/32, 5,000 ft long and 60 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hagler Army Heliport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional (KPIB), 19 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hagler Army Heliport recorded 0 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic at KSLJ is concentrated in the May through August period, reflecting its irregular training-driven activity.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month June, 0 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hagler Army Heliport averages 24.8 days above 90°F in July and 11.5 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.8°F, and January the coldest, at 60.0°F.
Weather station is 7.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hagler Army Heliport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
No fixed-wing traffic is allowed. UAS catch cables and nets are installed on runway 14/32, and the area sees high helicopter and UAS traffic.
C-130 operations require contacting the ANG Training Site for scheduling and briefing. The airfield is limited to one C-130 on the ground at a time.
The HIRL and PAPI lighting systems are not operational. No services are available.
When the control tower is closed, contact Houston ARTCC for clearance delivery.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hagler Army Heliport has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal (KHBG), 6.20 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSLJ
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The same order, priced two ways.
$600.00 catering order at KSLJ.
Unchanged.
What the kitchen invoices us is what your quote reads.
One line, fixed.
The $75 minimum applies below $862.50.
At cost.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hagler Army Airfield (KSLJ) open to civilian traffic?
KSLJ is a private-use military heliport at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, and is not open for general civilian use. It supports fixed-wing traffic restrictions and is primarily a helicopter and UAS training area.
Can fixed-wing aircraft land at KSLJ?
No fixed-wing traffic is allowed at Hagler Army Airfield. The runway 14/32 area is equipped with UAS catch cables and nets, and the field is designated a high-traffic area for helicopter and UAS operations.
What is the runway lighting status at Hagler Army Airfield?
At KSLJ, the HIRL and PAPI lighting systems are listed as not operational. No services are available on the field, so pilots should not rely on runway edge or approach lighting at Hagler Army Airfield.