Humboldt Municipal (M53), Tennessee
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Humboldt Municipal Airport (local identifier M53) is a public-use general aviation field in Humboldt, Tennessee, serving business aviation traffic in the western part of the state. The airport has a single asphalt runway suitable for light and midsize jet operations, with fuel available on an attended schedule during weekdays. Operators without customs clearance onsite typically route through Memphis International, roughly 70 nautical miles away, for international arrivals.
Runways
Humboldt Municipal has one paved runway, 04/22, 4,003 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Humboldt Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7:30am to 4:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Humboldt Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 71 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Humboldt Municipal recorded 55 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at Humboldt Municipal (M53) is concentrated in the first half of the year, with May and June showing the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 11 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Humboldt Municipal averages 19.6 days above 90°F in July, 20.7 freeze days in January and 0.6 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90.4°F, and January the coldest, at 47.5°F.
Weather station is 6.1 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Humboldt Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Trees 15 to 30 feet tall west of the runway penetrate the transition slope.
Agricultural aircraft operations occur on and in the vicinity of the airport.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Pilot entrance code is 1228.
Credit card fuel is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Humboldt Municipal has five airfields within 35 NM. The closest is Gibson County (KTGC), 7.92 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway is available at M53 for business jet arrivals?
Humboldt Municipal (M53) has one paved asphalt runway, designated 04/22, measuring 4,003 feet long and 75 feet wide. This length accommodates most light and midsize business jets under favorable conditions. Pilots should note that trees to the west of the runway are reported to penetrate the transition slope, which is relevant for approach and departure planning on that side.
Is fuel available at Humboldt Municipal Airport around the clock?
Humboldt Municipal (M53) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with credit card fueling available on a 24/7 basis according to airport remarks. Staffed attendance, however, runs Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1630 local time. Outside those hours, self-service card fueling is the option for arriving aircraft.
Does Humboldt Municipal Airport have customs clearance onsite?
Humboldt Municipal Airport (M53) does not have customs clearance onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is Memphis International (KMEM), located approximately 70.62 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international destinations need to plan a customs stop at KMEM or another designated port of entry before or after their M53 leg.
How busy is business aviation traffic at M53 compared to overall airport activity?
According to FAA TFMSC data for 2025, Humboldt Municipal (M53) logged 97 total annual operations, of which 55 were business aviation flights. Monthly business aviation activity varies considerably, ranging from zero operations in October to 11 in May. This places M53 in a lower-volume tier among general aviation airports tracked for business traffic.