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Small airport

George Ford Airport

ICAO MS48🇺🇸 Picayune
Coordinates
30.6219°N, 89.6965°W
Elevation
60 ft (18 m)
Type
Small airport
Country
🇺🇸 United States
Region
US-MS
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
1.8° W

Daylight today(Jul 19, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:42
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
20:02
Civil dusk
20:29

About 13h 53m 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 George Ford Airport

George Ford Airport is a small airport in Picayune, United States. It sits at an elevation of 60 ft (18 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,735 ft / 834 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Greener Pastures Airpark (13MS), about 1.8 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
18 / 362,735 ft / 834 m80 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Greener Pastures Airpark13MS
1.8 nm ENE (68°)
Simpson FieldMS61
1.9 nm W (276°)
Hooper Skylark FieldMS93
6.5 nm NNW (344°)
Picayune Municipal AirportKMJD
8.4 nm SSE (164°)
Fokker FieldUS-0569
9.3 nm W (259°)
Oreck AirportMS88
9.5 nm N (351°)

Great-circle distance and true bearing from George Ford Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is George Ford Airport located?

George Ford Airport is small airport located in Picayune, United States, at an elevation of 60 ft (18 m).

How many runways does George Ford Airport have?

George Ford Airport has 1 runway, the longest being 2,735 ft / 834 m.

What time zone is George Ford Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at George Ford Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at George Ford 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 George Ford Airport?

The nearest airport to George Ford Airport is Greener Pastures Airpark (13MS), about 1.8 nm to the ene, followed by Simpson Field and Hooper Skylark Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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