1
Runway
0
Frequencies
0
Procedures
Quick Facts
FAA
MS48
Elevation
62 ft MSL
Runways
1
Frequencies
0
Tower
No
Fuel
N/A
Coordinates
30.622, -89.697
Airport Information
Facility Type
AIRPORT
Elevation
62 ft MSL
Control Tower
No
Fuel Types
None listed
Traffic Pattern
Not published
ARTCC
HOUSTON
Coordinates
30.6219, -89.6970
Ownership
Private
Hours of Operation
Current Weather
Advisory only — not an official or legal weather briefing. The pilot in command is the final authority (14 CFR 91.3).
Runways
| ID | Ends | Length | Width | Surface | Lights | Weight Bearing | PCN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 18 / 36 | 2,735 ft | 80 ft | TURF | - | - | - |
Airport Remarks
- PRVDD VFR OPNS, PVT USE, OWNERS OF SIMPSON FIELD AND KARL SCOTT AIRPORT HONOR THE LETTER OF AGREEMENT.
- 50 FT TREES ALONG BOTH SIDES OF RY 150 FT FROM RY CNTRLN.
- FOR CD CTC GULFPORT APCH AT 228-265-6151, WHEN APCH CLSD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.
Nearby airports & facilities
MS48
George Ford Airport
Picayune — <1 nm
13MS
GREENER PASTURES AIRPARK
CARRIERE — 2 nm
13MS
GREENER PASTURES AIRPARK
CARRIERE — 2 nm
MS61
Simpson Field
Picayune — 2 nm
MS61
ELLIS FLD
PICAYUNE — 2 nm
2MS2
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
PICAYUNE — 5 nm
2MS2
Highland Community Hospital Heliport
Picayune — 5 nm
MS93
HOOPER SKYLARK FLD
MC NEIL — 7 nm
MS93
Hooper Skylark Field
Mc Neil — 7 nm
MJD
Picayune Municipal Airport
Picayune — 8 nm
KMJD
PICAYUNE MUNI
PICAYUNE — 8 nm
2LA8
FOKKER FLD
BUSH — 9 nm
Nearest airports
- MS48 — George Ford Airport
Picayune
- 13MS — GREENER PASTURES AIRPARK
CARRIERE
- 13MS — GREENER PASTURES AIRPARK
CARRIERE
- MS61 — Simpson Field
Picayune
- MS61 — ELLIS FLD
PICAYUNE
Mississippi airports
MS48 Operational Overview
Location & Facility
GEORGE FORD (MS48) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in PICAYUNE, Mississippi, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 62 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 30.6219°N, 89.6970°W.
Runways
GEORGE FORD has 1 runway. The longest runway (18/36) measures 2,735 feet by 80 feet with a turf surface.
Communications & Operations
GEORGE FORD is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MS48?
MS48 is the FAA location identifier for GEORGE FORD, a private-use airport — permission from the owner is required before landing, located in PICAYUNE, Mississippi, United States.
How many runways does GEORGE FORD have?
GEORGE FORD (MS48) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.
What is the elevation of MS48?
The field elevation of GEORGE FORD is 62 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The FAA publishes this figure as ESTIMATED, not surveyed — use the current Chart Supplement for a survey-grade elevation.
Is fuel available at MS48?
No fuel types are currently listed for GEORGE FORD. Contact the FBO directly for availability.
What is the longest runway at MS48?
The longest runway at GEORGE FORD is 2,735 feet long.
How do I access complete data for MS48?
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Where is GEORGE FORD located?
GEORGE FORD (MS48) is located in PICAYUNE, Mississippi, United States, at an elevation of 62 ft MSL.