Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (KUBS), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (KUBS) serves Columbus, Mississippi, with a single paved runway and a mix of general aviation and business traffic recorded by the FAA at moderate volumes for 2025. The field sits near Columbus Air Force Base and Golden Triangle Regional, placing it within a cluster of general and military aviation options in the Golden Triangle area. With no onsite customs and the nearest clearance point over 80 nautical miles away at KBHM, KUBS functions primarily as a domestic operations point, supported by 24-hour fuel availability and a courtesy car for crews on the ground.
Runways
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport has one paved runway, 18/36, 4,503 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
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM), 82 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport recorded 260 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in October. Business aviation traffic at KUBS is concentrated in October, which recorded the highest monthly total of the year, while June saw the lowest activity.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 44 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport averages 23.4 days above 90°F in July, 15.3 freeze days in January and 0.1 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.8°F, and January the coldest, at 55.8°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Medium intensity runway lighting (MIRL) for runway 18/36 operates from dusk until 2200; after 2200 it must be activated via CTAF. The PAPI on both runway 18 and runway 36 operates continuously.
Fuel is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC.
A courtesy car is available.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Golden Triangle Regional (KGTR), 10.60 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available at KUBS?
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (KUBS) does not have customs service onsite. The nearest customs facility is at KBHM, approximately 82 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins should plan a clearance stop at KBHM before or after landing at KUBS. Dispatchers should confirm current customs procedures directly with that facility.
What fuel is available at KUBS?
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (KUBS) offers 100LL and A+ avgas along with Jet A. Fuel is available 24 hours a day using a credit card, according to airport remarks. This makes KUBS usable for after-hours fuel stops even though the field is not staffed around the clock. Pilots should verify card acceptance and pump status before planning a late-night arrival.
What is the runway length at KUBS?
KUBS has a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 4,503 feet long and 100 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This is also the airport's maximum paved runway length, meaning it defines the field's usable length for planning purposes. There is no crosswind runway, so operators should account for wind alignment along the 18/36 axis when scheduling arrivals.
Is Columbus-Lowndes County Airport towered?
Columbus-Lowndes County Airport (KUBS) is a non-towered field. Airport attendance runs Monday through Friday from 0700 to 1900 local, with weekend coverage on call. Runway lighting (MIRL) operates from dusk to 2200, after which pilots must activate it themselves via CTAF. PAPI on both runway ends operates continuously, supporting visual approaches outside staffed hours.