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Small airport

Porter Airport

ICAO 5MS3🇺🇸 Columbia
Coordinates
31.1750°N, 89.8031°W
Elevation
158 ft (48 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:41
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
20:04
Civil dusk
20:31

About 13h 55m 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 Porter Airport

Porter Airport is a small airport in Columbia, United States. It sits at an elevation of 158 ft (48 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft / 610 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Beets Airport (9MS9), about 3.2 nm to the ene.

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
09 / 272,000 ft / 610 m60 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Porter Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Porter Airport located?

Porter Airport is small airport located in Columbia, United States, at an elevation of 158 ft (48 m).

How many runways does Porter Airport have?

Porter Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,000 ft / 610 m.

What time zone is Porter Airport in?

Porter Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Porter Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Porter Airport is approximately 1.8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Porter Airport?

The nearest airport to Porter Airport is Beets Airport (9MS9), about 3.2 nm to the ene, followed by Columbia-Marion County Airport and Browns Landing.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Porter Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.