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5MS8AIRPORT

BALL

OKOLONA, Mississippi

MVFRUpdated 2h ago298 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

5MS8

Elevation

298 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

33.873, -88.724

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

298 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

MEMPHIS

Coordinates

33.8731, -88.7239

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KM40 061215Z AUTO 19006G11KT 10SM BKN017 OVC024 21/20 A2990 RMK AO2

Flight Category

MVFR

Wind

190° at 6 kt G11

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

21°C

Dewpoint

20°C

Altimeter

1012.60 inHg

Cloud Cover

OVC

Nearest weather from KM40 (14 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-06 12:15Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 5MS8. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Jasper facing East
Live

Jasper

East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

88 NM away

Weather camera at UMMC Lexington facing SouthWest
Live

UMMC Lexington

SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total

91 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
17/352,500 ft70 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 5MS8.

Nearby Airports in Mississippi

5MS8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

BALL (5MS8) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in OKOLONA, Mississippi, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 298 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 33.8731°N, 88.7239°W.

Runways

BALL has 1 runway. The longest runway (17/35) measures 2,500 feet by 70 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

BALL is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near BALL, 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 BALL is MVFR (Marginal VFR — reduced visibility or ceiling). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 5MS8?

5MS8 is the ICAO identifier for BALL, a public-use airport located in OKOLONA, Mississippi, United States.

How many runways does BALL have?

BALL (5MS8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 5MS8?

The field elevation of BALL is 298 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 5MS8?

No fuel types are currently listed for BALL. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 5MS8?

The current flight category at BALL is MVFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 5MS8?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for BALL.

How do I access complete data for 5MS8?

Sign up for a free AeroCopilot account to access all frequencies, full NOTAM text with AI interpretation, decoded forecasts, and IFR procedure charts for BALL.

Where is BALL located?

BALL (5MS8) is located in OKOLONA, Mississippi, United States, at an elevation of 298 ft MSL.

Does 5MS8 have weather cameras?

5MS8 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 6, 12:14 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 6, 12:15 PM UTC