Olive Branch / Taylor Field (KOLV), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Olive Branch / Taylor Field (KOLV) is a towered public-use airport in Olive Branch, Mississippi, sitting roughly 10 nautical miles from the Memphis metro area and from Memphis International Airport. The field serves a substantial share of business aviation traffic in the region, with 5,836 of its 8,822 recorded annual operations in 2025 attributed to bizav activity according to FAA TFMSC data. A single 6,000-foot paved runway, self-service fuel availability, and published tower hours make KOLV a workable option for operators routing through the Memphis area outside the primary international gateway.
Runways
Olive Branch / Taylor Field has one paved runway, 18/36, 6,000 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
Olive Branch / Taylor Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Olive Branch / Taylor Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 10 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Olive Branch / Taylor Field recorded 5,836 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August and October. Business aviation traffic at KOLV concentrates in the second half of the year, with October and August posting the highest monthly operations counts against comparatively lower volumes from January through April.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month October, 615 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Olive Branch / Taylor Field averages 20.6 days above 90°F in July, 20.2 freeze days in January and 0.3 snow days in January. August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.6°F, and January the coldest, at 50.2°F.
Weather station is 2.6 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Olive Branch / Taylor Field has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
MALSR lighting for Runway 18 is pilot-activated via CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 459/F/D/X/T
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours with credit card.
Fixed distance markers are installed.
Read back is required for all hold back instructions.
Taxiway H is closed except to single-engine and light twin aircraft.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Olive Branch / Taylor Field has five airfields within 24 NM. The closest is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 10.09 NM west.
Part of the Memphis area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KOLV offer for business aviation traffic?
Olive Branch / Taylor Field (KOLV) operates a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 6,000 feet by 100 feet with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most midsize and super-midsize business jets operating into the Memphis area. The airport is towered, with published attendance from 0600 to 2100 Monday through Friday and 0800 to 1700 on weekends. Dispatchers should note there is no crosswind runway, so wind alignment with 18/36 matters for planning. The pavement classification is recorded as PCR VALUE 459/F / D/X / T.
Is fuel available at KOLV outside staffed hours?
Yes, Olive Branch / Taylor Field (KOLV) publishes self-service fuel available 24 hours via credit card. Both 100LL and Jet A are listed among the field's fuel types. This makes KOLV usable for after-hours fuel stops even when the tower and staffed services follow the published attendance schedule of 0600-2100 on weekdays and 0800-1700 on weekends. Crews planning late arrivals or early departures can rely on the self-service option rather than needing to coordinate staffed fueling in advance.
How does KOLV handle customs and international arrivals?
Olive Branch / Taylor Field (KOLV) does not have customs services onsite. The nearest customs facility is Memphis International (KMEM), located approximately 10.09 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from international origins need to route their customs clearance through KMEM before or instead of using KOLV directly, depending on their operational plan. This proximity makes KMEM a practical reference point for flights needing formal entry processing near the Memphis metro area, which sits about 10.42 nautical miles from KOLV.
What operational restriction applies to Taxiway H at KOLV?
Taxiway H at Olive Branch / Taylor Field (KOLV) is closed except to single-engine and light twin aircraft. Larger business jets and heavier twins should plan alternate taxi routing around this restriction when working with ground control. This limitation is a standing operational note rather than a temporary closure, so it should factor into taxi planning for any aircraft above the light twin category using KOLV. Crews unfamiliar with the field should confirm current taxiway routing with ATC before requesting Taxiway H.
When is business aviation traffic heaviest at KOLV?
Business aviation traffic at Olive Branch / Taylor Field (KOLV) shows a clear seasonal climb through the second half of the year, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025. Monthly bizav operations rise from 350 in January to peaks of 598 in August and 615 in October, compared to lower counts in the 350-470 range during the first several months. Total annual business aviation operations for KOLV reached 5,836 out of 8,822 total operations recorded for the year. Dispatchers scheduling flights into the field during fall months should anticipate higher traffic volumes than in winter or early spring.