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Small airport

Simpson Field

ICAO MS61🇺🇸 Picayune
Coordinates
30.6252°N, 89.7334°W
Elevation
175 ft (53 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
05:43
Sunrise
06:10
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 Simpson Field

Simpson Field is a small airport in Picayune, United States. It sits at an elevation of 175 ft (53 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft / 762 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is George Ford Airport (MS48), about 1.9 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
17 / 352,500 ft / 762 m150 ftTurfUnlitOpen

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Simpson Field.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Simpson Field located?

Simpson Field is small airport located in Picayune, United States, at an elevation of 175 ft (53 m).

How many runways does Simpson Field have?

Simpson Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,500 ft / 762 m.

What time zone is Simpson Field in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Simpson Field?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Simpson Field 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 Simpson Field?

The nearest airport to Simpson Field is George Ford Airport (MS48), about 1.9 nm to the e, followed by Greener Pastures Airpark and Hooper Skylark Field.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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