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05MSHELIPORT

VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport

Jackson, Mississippi

VFRUpdated 2h ago359 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

ICAO

05MS

FAA

05MS

Elevation

359 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

32.330, -90.163

Airport Information

Facility Type

HELIPORT

Elevation

359 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

Coordinates

32.3297, -90.1627

Current Weather

METAR KJAN 131854Z 01010KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02720144

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

10° at 10 kt

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

27.2°C

Dewpoint

14.4°C

Altimeter

1016.70 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KJAN (5 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 18:54Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 05MS. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at UMMC Jackson facing South
Live

UMMC Jackson

South · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

1 NM away

Weather camera at UMMC Lexington facing NorthWest
Live

UMMC Lexington

NorthWest · Camera 4 · 4 cameras total

48 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
H140 ft40 ftCONC-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 05MS.

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05MS Operational Overview

Location & Facility

VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport (05MS) is a heliport located in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 359 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 32.3297°N, 90.1627°W.

Helipads

VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport has 1 helipad. The longest pad (H1) measures 40 feet by 40 feet with a conc surface.

Communications & Operations

VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 05MS?

05MS is the ICAO identifier for VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport, a public-use airport located in Jackson, Mississippi, United States.

How many runways does VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport have?

VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport (05MS) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 05MS?

The field elevation of VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport is 359 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 05MS?

No fuel types are currently listed for VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 05MS?

The current flight category at VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 05MS?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport.

How do I access complete data for 05MS?

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Where is VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport located?

VA Medical Center Jackson Heliport (05MS) is located in Jackson, Mississippi, United States, at an elevation of 359 ft MSL.

Does 05MS have weather cameras?

05MS does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 5, 11:45 PM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 06:54 PM UTC