DescriptionA public use airport located one nautical mile (2 km) east of Tunica, in Tunica County, Mississippi, United States. Also known as Tunica Airport, it should not be confused with the 10 acre privately owned, public use Tunica Airport (ID: 30M) located 2 nautical miles (4 km) south of town, which has been recently changed to Ralph M Sharpe Airport. Development and improvement of the facility, located in the southern portion of the Memphis Metropolitan Area, has increased dramatically since the 1990s. Tunica Municipal is considered as one of the beneficiaries of revenue generated by the casinos, following approval by the Mississippi Legislature to introduce gaming houses. The growth of the Tunica Resorts region into the third largest gaming destination behind Las Vegas, Nevada and Atlantic City, New Jersey, aided efforts to expand air service beyond charter flights.
The airport opened in 2003 with a 5,500-foot runway. A $5.6 million project in 2004 extended the runway length to 7,000 feet, long enough to accommodate larger aircraft. Tunica spent $40 million to extend the runway and taxiway to 8,500 feet, and build a new hangar. The airport completed a new terminal building in 2010.
The airport is now Part 139 certified to handle large jets, including B737, 727, 717, etc The airport covers an area of 863 acres (349 ha) at an elevation of 194 feet (59 m) above mean sea level. It has one runway designated 17/35 with an asphalt surface measuring 8,500 by 150 feet (2,591 x 46 m). The above description has been prepared by IPACS forum user JetJockey10. Although this website is moderated as far as is possible, the text above does not represent the views of the administrator of FSCloudPort. If you have any concerns about the above content please email admin@
Runways35 / 172595m x 45mModel size:2632m47mAuthor
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