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Small airport

Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy)

ICAO 1MS8🇺🇸 Shuqualak
Coordinates
32.9401°N, 88.5792°W
Elevation
260 ft (79 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 13, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:28
Sunrise
05:56
Sunset
20:05
Civil dusk
20:33

About 14h 9m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy)

Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) is a small airport in Shuqualak, United States. It sits at an elevation of 260 ft (79 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 6,302 ft / 1,921 m with a hard surface. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Fairview Farms Airport (3MS8), about 10.9 nm to the e.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (1)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
13 / 316,302 ft / 1,921 m150 ftAsph-concUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (1)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
APPMERIDIAN APP31.480 MHz

Airspace in this area(2)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
A443 SR-SS MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDangerGND4000 ft MSL
MERIDIAN 1 WEST INT SR-2300 SUN-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger8000 ft MSLFL180

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) located?

Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) is small airport located in Shuqualak, United States, at an elevation of 260 ft (79 m).

How many runways does Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) have?

Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) has 1 runway, the longest being 6,302 ft / 1,921 m.

What time zone is Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) in?

Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy)?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) is approximately 2.7° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy)?

The nearest airport to Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) is Fairview Farms Airport (3MS8), about 10.9 nm to the e, followed by Giles Airport and Macon Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Columbus Air Force Base Auxiliary Field (Gunshy) data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.