McCharen Field (M83), Mississippi
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
McCharen Field (M83) is a public-use general aviation airport serving West Point, Mississippi, with a single paved runway. Traffic at the field is light, reflecting its role as a general aviation facility rather than a hub for business aviation.
Runways
McCharen Field has one paved runway, 18/36, 3,850 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
McCharen Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
McCharen Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International (KBHM), 96 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
McCharen Field recorded 116 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in September. Business aviation traffic at McCharen Fld (M83) is concentrated in select months such as May, September, and December, with July recording no activity in 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month September, 17 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is 3.2 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
McCharen Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact Columbus Approach; when closed, contact Memphis ARTCC.
Runway lighting operates from dusk until 2200. After 2200, pilots must activate the MIRL for runway 18/36 via CTAF.
A railroad is located 50 feet from the runway end.
A 4-foot fence is located 200 feet from the end of the runway.
The approach ratio is 24:1 from the displaced threshold.
A courtesy car is available.
Fuel service is available 24 hours with credit card.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
McCharen Field has five airfields within 20 NM. The closest is Golden Triangle Regional (KGTR), 8.98 NM southeast.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at M83
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$600.00 catering order at M83.
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Frequently asked questions
Is jet fuel available at McCharen Field (M83)?
McCharen Field (M83) offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Fuel service is available 24 hours with credit card, since the field is unattended and has no staffed FBO hours.
Is customs available at M83?
McCharen Field has no onsite customs service. The nearest customs point is Birmingham (KBHM), located about 96 nautical miles away.
What runway does McCharen Field (West Point, MS) have?
McCharen Field operates a single paved runway, 18/36, measuring 3,850 feet by 75 feet with an asphalt surface. The airport is unattended and uses CTAF for runway lighting activation after dusk hours.