Airports / Mississippi / CKM
Fletcher Field.
Clarksdale, Mississippi · 173 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.6/5
Google rating
9 ratings
0
Operators based
173
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#10 / 28
Mississippi airports by Google rating
4.6★ across 9 Google ratings , ranked against 28 rated MS fields.
49 nm
To the nearest alternate
University Oxford Airport (UOX).
Overview
Fletcher Field (KCKM / CKM) is a general aviation field serving Clarksdale, Mississippi. Field elevation is 173 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list CKM as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are University Oxford Airport (UOX, 49 nm), Memphis International Airport (MEM, 52 nm), and Greenwood–Leflore Airport (GWO, 53 nm). The field has a single 5,404-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from CKM are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from CKM to plan your flight.
1 FBO serves KCKM. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Red Panther Aero LLC
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- Hangar
- Mon-Fri 07:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 08:00-17:00
- Unicom 122.8
- Courtesy car
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Phone
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KCKM
IATA
CKM
FAA / Local
CKM
Elevation
173 ft
Coordinates
34.2997° N · 90.5123° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MS fields
state range 17–610 ft
At 173 ft, CKM sits lower than 64% of the 42 Mississippi fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 5,404 ft
- 18/365,404 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,404 ft
CKM's 5,404 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 49nmUOXUniversity Oxford AirportOxford
- 52nmMEMMemphis International AirportMemphis
- 53nmGWOGreenwood–Leflore AirportGreenwood
- 54nmGLHMid Delta Regional AirportGreenville
- 71nmNQAMillington-Memphis AirportMillington
- 71nmPBFPine Bluff Regional Airport, Grider FieldPine Bluff
Location
Open the full mapKCKM · Fletcher Field · Clarksdale, MS
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from CKM on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 218 nm | 54m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 329 nm | 1h 10m |
| Houston (HOU) | 370 nm | 1h 16m |
| Austin (AUS) | 439 nm | 1h 25m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 477 nm | 1h 31m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 687 nm | 2h 0m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 706 nm | 2h 3m |
| Miami (MIA) | 736 nm | 2h 7m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use CKM?
- Fletcher Field's longest paved runway is 5,404 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at CKM?
- Fletcher Field has one runway; the longest measures 5,404 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Fletcher Field?
- One FBO serves CKM: Red Panther Aero LLC. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to CKM?
- The closest alternate is University Oxford Airport (UOX), about 49 nm away, followed by Memphis International Airport (MEM) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from CKM to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Nashville about 54m (218 nm), Dallas about 1h 10m (329 nm), Houston about 1h 16m (370 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.