
Regional airport · Meridian, United States
Meridian/Key Field
- Elevation
- 297 ft
- Coordinates
- 32°20′N 88°45′W
- Local time
- America/Chicago
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Field information
KMEI runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Meridian/Key Field (KMEI/MEI) has 2 runways; the longest, 01/19, is 10,003 ft (3,049 m) of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 & Avgas. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as ARFF index A. Prior permission required (PPR): our OCC requests it with the handler or airport authority. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at KMEI, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
Regional airport
Time zone
America/Chicago
Country
United States
US
Municipality
Meridian
Elevation
297 ft
Position
32.3326, -88.7519
Traffic level
High
Fuel
Jet A-1 & Avgas
Fire & rescue
ARFF index A
Access
Prior permission required (PPR)
Runways · KMEI
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 10,003 ft (3,049 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
| 04/22 | 5,052 ft (1,540 m) | 150 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at KMEI.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Meridian/Key Field (KMEI / MEI) in Meridian, United States of America, through one 24/7 OCC desk. KMEI is listed in our network as a regional airport. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at KMEI
One 24/7 OCC desk
- 01
Overflight & Landing Permits – United States of America
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of United States of America. Applicable permit lead times for United States of America are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for United States of America are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at KMEI
Direct FBO and handler coordination at KMEI covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at KMEI
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at KMEI is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to KMEI
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for KMEI: 32° 19′ 57″ N 88° 45′ 7″ W; elevation 297 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Meridian
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Meridian. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at KMEI.
- 06
Cargo Operations at KMEI
Support for freighter operations into KMEI covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
Where KMEI sits in the network
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Operating into KMEI?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Meridian/Key Field — one desk for the whole trip.