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Small airport

Ball Airport

ICAO 5MS8🇺🇸 Okolona
Coordinates
33.8726°N, 88.7240°W
Elevation
298 ft (91 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-MS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.7° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:29
Sunrise
05:57
Sunset
20:06
Civil dusk
20:34

About 14h 8m 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 Ball Airport

Ball Airport is a small airport in Okolona, United States. It sits at an elevation of 298 ft (91 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Hanlon Airport (US-12671), about 3.9 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
17 / 352,500 ft / 762 m70 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
COLUMBUS 1 SR-SS NORM MON-FRI & BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger8000 ft MSL17999 ft MSL

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 Ball Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ball Airport located?

Ball Airport is small airport located in Okolona, United States, at an elevation of 298 ft (91 m).

How many runways does Ball Airport have?

Ball Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Ball Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Ball Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Ball Airport 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 Ball Airport?

The nearest airport to Ball Airport is Hanlon Airport (US-12671), about 3.9 nm to the ene, followed by Okolona Municipal Airport Richard Stovall Field and Kimmel Land & Cattle Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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