Tunica Municipal (KUTA), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Tunica Municipal Airport, KUTA, sits in northwest Mississippi roughly 28 nautical miles from Memphis International Airport, the nearest customs facility. The field offers a single long asphalt runway well suited to business aircraft, with no on-airport air traffic control tower and a published attendance schedule covering the bulk of the day. Business aviation makes up the large majority of the field's recorded annual operations, reflecting its role as a regional GA and charter destination in the Memphis metro area.
Runways
Tunica Municipal has one paved runway, 17/35, 8,500 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
Tunica Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 9pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Tunica Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Frederick W Smith International / Memphis (KMEM), 28 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Tunica Municipal recorded 661 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in January. Business aviation traffic at KUTA is heaviest in January and tapers off through the early spring months.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month January, 77 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Tunica Municipal averages 21.9 days above 90°F in July, 17.4 freeze days in January and 0.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.3°F, and January the coldest, at 49.2°F.
Weather station is 2.8 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Tunica Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
MALSR approach lighting is activated for runway 35; REIL is available for runway 17; HIRL serves runway 17/35; all lighting is controlled via CTAF.
Prior permission is required, available 24 hours, for commercial flights carrying more than 30 passengers; contact the airport manager.
For clearance delivery, contact Memphis Approach.
Runway 35 is designated as the calm wind runway.
Agricultural activity occurs in the vicinity of the airport during daylight hours.
Geese are present in the vicinity of the airport from November through February.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Tunica Municipal has five airfields within 29 NM. The closest is Thompson-Robbins (KHEE), 17.47 NM west.
Part of the Memphis area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs available on-site at KUTA?
Tunica Municipal does not have customs available on the field. The nearest customs facility is at Memphis International Airport, roughly 28 nautical miles away. Aircraft requiring a customs clearance should plan to route through that airport instead. Dispatchers working international arrivals into KUTA need to build this detour into routing and timing. There is no CANPASS or onsite CBP presence noted for Tunica Municipal itself.
What runway does KUTA offer and what are its dimensions?
Tunica Municipal Airport has a single runway, designated 17/35, with an asphalt surface. It measures 8,500 feet in length and 150 feet in width, which is substantial for a general aviation field of this size. Runway 35 is designated as the calm wind runway. The full length supports a wide range of business aircraft without runway-limited weight concerns. This single-runway layout means wind conditions across both ends should be checked before planning an approach.
Are there any traffic restrictions for commercial flights at Tunica Municipal?
Yes, KUTA requires prior permission for commercial flights carrying more than 30 passengers, available on a 24-hour basis through the airport manager. This PPR requirement applies specifically to larger commercial operations rather than general business aviation traffic. Flight departments planning charter or commercial passenger flights above that threshold should coordinate with the airport manager well before arrival. Smaller business aviation movements are not subject to this specific restriction. This is one of the operational notes dispatchers should flag when planning larger group movements into Tunica.
What lighting is available at Tunica Municipal Airport (KUTA)?
Tunica Municipal Airport, KUTA, is equipped with a MALSR approach lighting system activated for runway 35, along with REIL on runway 17. High-intensity runway lighting, HIRL, serves the full 17/35 runway. These systems are pilot-controlled through CTAF, since the field is non-towered. Crews flying into KUTA during night or low-visibility conditions should be prepared to activate lighting manually via the common frequency. This setup supports instrument approaches to runway 35 in particular given the MALSR installation.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Tunica Municipal (KUTA)?
Business aviation traffic at Tunica Municipal Airport is concentrated toward the start of the year, with January showing the highest monthly count at 77 operations according to FAA TFMSC data. Traffic declines through February before a secondary rise in the May-June period. The lowest months fall in February and April. This pattern is relevant for dispatchers coordinating slot availability or ramp space during peak winter weeks. Overall annual business aviation operations for the field total 661 for 2025.