Hesler / Noble Field (KLUL), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Hesler Noble Field, identified by the code KLUL, serves Laurel, Mississippi, with a single paved runway supporting business aviation traffic in the region. The airport is uncontrolled and sits roughly 59 nautical miles from the nearest metro area, with customs clearance available at a nearby airport rather than on site. Annual operations recorded in 2025 totaled 2,292, with business aviation accounting for the large majority of that traffic.
Runways
Hesler / Noble Field has one paved runway, 13/31, 5,513 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Hesler / Noble Field has Jet A1+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Hesler / Noble Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional (KPIB), 15 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Hesler / Noble Field recorded 1,917 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September and October. Business aviation traffic at KLUL concentrates in September and October, when monthly operations rise above the levels seen during the rest of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 203 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Hesler / Noble Field averages 23.1 days above 90°F in July and 13.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93.2°F, and January the coldest, at 59.9°F.
Weather station is 2.5 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Hesler / Noble Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Ultralight and crop-dusting aircraft activity occurs in the vicinity of the airport.
The REIL for runway 13 and the HIRL for runway 13/31 are pilot-activated on CTAF. The PAPI for runway 13 and runway 31 operate continuously.
The PAPI is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact via FSS frequency, contact Houston ARTCC.
A courtesy vehicle is available.
After-hours self-service fuel is available with a credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Hesler / Noble Field has five airfields within 44 NM. The closest is Hattiesburg / Laurel Regional (KPIB), 14.95 NM southwest.
Part of the Mississippi area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KLUL
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Frequently asked questions
Does KLUL have on-site customs clearance?
Hesler Noble Field does not have customs clearance on site. The nearest customs facility is KPIB, located 14.95 nautical miles away. Flights requiring customs processing need to route through that airport before or after a stop at KLUL. Dispatchers planning international arrivals should build this diversion into routing and timing decisions rather than assuming clearance is available locally.
What runway is available at KLUL?
Hesler Noble Field, identified as KLUL, has a single paved runway, 13/31. It measures 5,513 feet in length and 150 feet in width, with an asphalt surface. This is the same figure listed as the airport's maximum paved runway length, confirming it as the only hard-surface runway option at the field. The runway supports the business aviation traffic that makes up the bulk of operations recorded here.
Is fuel available at KLUL outside staffed hours?
Yes, KLUL offers self-service fuel after hours using a credit card. During attended hours, the field is staffed Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1800, Saturday from 0900 to 1800, and Sunday from 1300 to 1800. Both 100LL and Jet A-plus fuel types are available at the airport. Crews arriving outside the posted attendance schedule should plan on the self-service option to complete fueling.
Are there any visual approach slope limitations at Hesler Noble Field?
Yes, the PAPI system at Hesler Noble Field has a documented limitation. The PAPI is unusable beyond 9 degrees right of centerline, according to the airport's operational remarks. Pilots flying visual approaches to the runway should be aware that guidance may not be reliable outside that lateral range. This applies specifically to the PAPI serving the runway at KLUL and should be factored into approach planning.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at KLUL?
Business aviation traffic at Hesler Noble Field, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, peaks in September and October, with 203 and 198 operations respectively. This is noticeably higher than the monthly average across the rest of the year, which mostly ranges between 135 and 174 operations. February also shows a secondary rise to 167 operations. Dispatchers scheduling flights into KLUL during the fall months should anticipate a busier operating environment than in spring or midsummer.