Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport — Meridian, United States
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Distance & flight time from MEI
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport
MEI refers to Key Field, also known as Meridian Regional Airport, in Meridian, Mississippi. The airport shares its runways with Key Field Air National Guard Station, home to the Mississippi Air National Guard's 186th Air Refueling Wing, giving MEI a dual civilian-military character typical of many mid-sized Southern US airports. Commercial service at MEI has historically been supported through the federal Essential Air Service program, connecting Meridian to hub airports like Atlanta via small regional carriers. The airport also serves general aviation, corporate flights, and businesses tied to Meridian's manufacturing and healthcare sectors. Its name honors Key Field's namesakes, aviation pioneers who set historic flight endurance records from this same airfield in the 1930s.
Runways at Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10003 ft (3049 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
| 04/22 | 5052 ft (1540 m) | 150 ft (46 m) | ASP |
Radio frequencies for Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | MERIDIAN APP/DEP | 120.5 MHz |
| ATIS | ATIS | 126.475 MHz |
| CTAF | CTAF | 119.8 MHz |
| GCA | GCA | 125.125 MHz |
| GND | GND | 121.9 MHz |
| POST | ANG OPS COMD POST | 29.23 MHz |
| RDO | GREENWOOD RDO | 122.2 MHz |
| TWR | TWR | 119.8 MHz |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.95 MHz |
Airports near Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
- Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) — 111.0 km (69.0 mi)
- Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) — 124.4 km (77.3 mi)
- Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR) — 125.2 km (77.8 mi)
- Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) — 127.8 km (79.4 mi)
- Tuscaloosa National Airport (TCL) — 145.3 km (90.3 mi)
- Columbus Air Force Base (CBM) — 148.6 km (92.3 mi)
- Greenwood–Leflore Airport (GWO) — 179.6 km (111.6 mi)
- Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) — 188.8 km (117.3 mi)
MEI is Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport in Mississippi, shared with an Air National Guard refueling wing. Searchers often want Essential Air Service flight options or its historic Key brothers namesake.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport?
The IATA code for Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport is MEI.
What is the ICAO code for Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport?
The ICAO code for Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport is KMEI. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.