Fletcher Field (KCKM), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Fletcher Field (KCKM) serves Clarkslade, Mississippi with a single paved runway and a mix of general aviation and agricultural aircraft activity. The field sits roughly 114 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area and operates without a control tower, relying on CTAF for lighting activation and traffic coordination. Business aviation accounts for the majority of recorded annual operations, with clearance delivery handled through Memphis ARTCC given the absence of a tower on the field.
Runways
Fletcher Field has one paved runway, 18/36, 5,404 ft long and 100 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Fletcher Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Fletcher Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 52 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Fletcher Field recorded 349 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at KCKM concentrates most heavily in January, June, and December, with notably lower volumes in the late winter and early fall months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 64 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Fletcher Field averages 20.1 days above 90°F in July and 16.2 freeze days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.7°F, and January the coldest, at 50.3°F.
Weather station is 7.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Fletcher Field has published operating constraints in three categories: weight restrictions, runway notes and other notes.
Aircraft over 30,000 pounds require one hour prior permission.
Pilot-activated REIL on runway 18 and runway 36. MIRL for runway 18/36 is controlled via CTAF. PAPI on both runway 18 and runway 36 operates continuously.
Fuel is advertised as available 24 hours with credit card, but this service is currently out of service indefinitely.
Numerous agricultural aircraft operations occur west of the north/south taxiway. Aircraft depart to the north and land to the south.
Taxiway lights are located on the south stub taxiway leading to the apron.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Fletcher Field has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Thompson-Robbins (KHEE), 18.49 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KCKM
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Frequently asked questions
Is fuel available at KCKM?
Fletcher Field (KCKM) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel is advertised as available 24 hours via credit card, though this capability is currently listed as out of service indefinitely. Dispatchers should confirm fuel status directly before planning a stop, since self-serve availability is not guaranteed at the moment. The field itself is uncontrolled with lighting activated over CTAF.
Does KCKM require prior permission for larger aircraft?
Yes, Fletcher Field requires one hour prior permission for aircraft over 30,000 pounds. This applies to the single paved runway, 18/36, which measures 5,404 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. Operators planning heavier arrivals or departures at KCKM should factor in this PPR requirement ahead of scheduling.
What is the runway configuration at Fletcher Field?
Fletcher Field has one paved runway, designated 18/36, at 5,404 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. The field is non-towered, with pilot-activated REIL on both ends and MIRL controlled via CTAF. PAPI is operational continuously on both runway 18 and runway 36 approaches.
How does Fletcher Field handle customs and international arrivals?
Fletcher Field (KCKM) does not have customs services onsite. The nearest customs point is Memphis International Airport (KMEM), located approximately 52 nautical miles away. Aircraft crossing the border and using KCKM should route customs clearance through that nearby facility before or after their stop, since traffic counted here reflects FAA TFMSC crossing data rather than the airport's total activity.