Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field

Lauderdale, US 🇺🇸 Medium Airport

ICAO

KNMM

IATA

Elevation

316 ft

Region

US-MS

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KNMM

Local Code: NMM

Location: 32.5531° N, -88.55406° E

Continent: NA

Type: Medium Airport

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field (KNMM) primarily functions as a military jet strike pilot training facility, rather than a commercial airport. Traveler sentiment and satisfaction are thus based on the experiences of military personnel, their families, and authorized visitors. While direct "reviews" in the traditional sense are not available, information points to a well-supported environment for those affiliated with the base.

What Travelers Love

Supportive Community: The city of Meridian is widely regarded as a military-friendly town, fostering a healthy relationship between base leadership and local community organizations.
On-Base Recreational Facilities: The McCain Recreation Center offers diverse activities, including bowling lanes, indoor mini-golf, an arcade, a Pro Shop, a Subway restaurant, and a movie theater, all with Wi-Fi access.
Relocation and Family Support: The base provides resources such as on-base housing managed by Balfour Beatty Communities, temporary lodging via Navy Gateway Inns and Suites (NGIS), childcare at the Child Development Center (CDC), and comprehensive healthcare options through the Branch Health and Dental Clinics.
Accessibility to Major Cities: The base's location in Meridian offers easy access to several large metropolitan areas including New Orleans, Memphis, Atlanta, Birmingham, Dallas, and the Gulf Coast.

Common Complaints

Strict and Limited Access Procedures: Gaining access to the base requires visitors to be sponsored, vetted, and processed through a Pass and Tag Office. All aircraft also require Prior Permission Required (PPR).
Inconvenient Pass Office Hours: The Pass and Tag Office operates with limited hours, typically Monday through Friday during specific daytime windows (e.g., 0600-1430 or 0600-1530), which can be restrictive for arrivals outside these times.
Limited Public Transportation to Base: While Meridian Regional Airport (KMEI) is nearby, the city shuttle/bus only provides service to the base on weekends, necessitating taxis or rental cars for weekday arrivals unless utilizing the NTTC Duty Driver for "A" school students.

Overall, Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field is a highly functional military installation with robust internal support services and recreational opportunities for its personnel and their families. Access for external visitors is tightly controlled and requires advance planning.

Generated 6 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.

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Airport Routes

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Destination	IATA	City	Aircraft Type	Airline	Details	Route Map
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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`01L/19R`	8002 ft	200 ft	CON	Active Lighted
`01R/19L`	8002 ft	200 ft	CON	Active Lighted
`10/28`	6401 ft	200 ft	CON	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
APP	APP	`119.2 MHz`
ATIS	ATIS	`27.32 MHz`
CLD	CLNC DEL	`30.1 MHz`
DEP	DEP	`124.8 MHz`
GND	MC CAIN GND	`33.64 MHz`
OPS	BASE OPS	`35.22 MHz`
PMSV	PMSV METRO	`31.24 MHz`
TWR	MC CAIN TWR	`126.2 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency
`NMM`	Meridian	TACAN	`111900 kHz`

Ground Transportation

Ground Transportation Information

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