Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)

Meridian, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport Scheduled Service

ICAO

KMEI

IATA

MEI

Elevation

297 ft

Region

US-MS

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KMEI

Local Code: MEI

Location: 32.3326° N, -88.7519° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

Arrivals

View incoming flights

Departures

View outgoing flights

External Links

Wikipedia Live Flights

Nearby Points of Interest

Tourist Attractions View
Hotels View
Restaurants View

What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (KMEI / MEI) generally receives very positive traveler reviews, often described as a "hidden gem" with a welcoming atmosphere and exceptional customer service. Travelers appreciate its efficiency and the ease of navigating a smaller airport compared to larger hubs.

What Travelers Love

Exceptional Customer Service: Staff are consistently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, contributing to a stress-free experience.
Terminal Facilities & Amenities: The terminal offers an inviting atmosphere, including historical displays and a mini-museum. Complimentary refreshments like coffee, slushies, and even ice cream are a noteworthy highlight.
Efficient Security & Check-ins: Passengers report friendly TSA staff and fast check-ins, allowing for quick transitions from car to gate. TSA PreCheck is available.
Affordable and Convenient Parking: Parking is available close to the terminal, and is free during the day or $2 per night for overnight stays. On-site rental car services and ride-sharing options (Uber/Lyft) are also available.

Common Complaints

Outdated Terminal Infrastructure: The current terminal building, dating back to 1959, has structural limitations. It features a TSA passenger screening checkpoint that is one-third the size needed and lacks restrooms after the security checkpoint, requiring passengers to exit and re-enter security.
Limited Post-Security Amenities: Beyond the complimentary refreshments, the food and retail options after security are limited.
Occasional Operational Delays: Some travelers have noted occasional mechanical delays affecting flights.

Overall, Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport is highly recommended by travelers for its convenience, friendly staff, and stress-free experience, making it a preferred local alternative to larger airports, despite some limitations of its aging terminal facilities which are currently being addressed with new construction.

Generated 5 days ago

This summary is automatically generated by AI based on web research of traveler reviews and experiences. AI-generated content may not always be 100% accurate.

Current Weather Conditions

Loading weather data...

Airport Routes

Top Routes (by observations)

Newly Discovered

Houston Bush Int'ctl (IAH) new
Fort Smith Rgnl (FSM) new

Popular Flight Routes

Building Route Index: We are building our route index for commercial airports. Currently 2 routes are indexed for Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport. For real-time updates, admin access is required.

0 destinations displayed

Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details	Route Map
Loading... Loading routes...

Top Airlines

Operating at Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport

Airlines by Flight Activity

Based on observed flight operations and route network

Airline	Routes	Flights	Destinations	Last Activity
SkyWest `SKW` / `OO`	1	7	1	Aug 22, 2025

Showing top 1 airlines by flight activity. Data includes observed departures and route networks from this airport.

For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`01/19`	10003 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`04/22`	4599 ft	150 ft	ASP	Active Lighted

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`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`ME`	Savoy	NDB	`356 kHz`
`MEI`	Meridian	VORTAC	`117000 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Last updated: Nov 21, 2025

Taxis

On-demand taxi services are available at the airport. Ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft also serve the area. It is advisable to arrange for a ride in advance or upon arrival.

Rental Cars

Several major car rental agencies have counters located inside the airport terminal building. Companies include Avis, Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz. Booking a vehicle in advance is recommended.

Public Transportation

There is no direct public bus or train service that connects to the Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport terminal. Travelers will need to use a taxi, ride-sharing service, or rental car.

Distances are approximate and calculated as straight-line distances.