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Procedures
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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.
Jasper
East · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total
88 NM away
UMMC Lexington
SouthWest · Camera 3 · 4 cameras total
91 NM away
8 camera angles available
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| ID | Length | Width | Surface | Lights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,500 ft | 70 ft | TURF | - |
Active NOTAMs
No active NOTAMs for 5MS8.
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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?
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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.