Mint Julep Airpark (5MS5) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
Aviation weather near Mint Julep Airpark in Picayune, MS, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KGPT) — conditions, runway crosswinds, and free Telegram airport alerts.
Mint Julep Airpark (5MS5) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Picayune, MS at 100 ft. 5MS5 has no weather station of its own — conditions here are decoded from KGPT, about 22 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. Its 2 runways (03, 21) — longest 5,800 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The nearest TAF is issued for KGPT. Track it in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get alerts read from KGPT, the station this page is based on.
No weather station at this airport — showing the nearest station KGPT, 22 nm away.
Wind from the west (270°) at 5 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 29°C (85°F), altimeter 29.84 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KGPT 290353Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 29/24 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP103 T02940244
What changed at KGPT (nearest station)?
Since the 0253Z (9:53 PM CDT) report — compared automatically against the latest METAR.
No significant changes since the 0253Z report — conditions are holding steady.
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Current pilot readout for 5MS5
Based on the nearest station (KGPT), 5MS5 is currently VFR with winds from 270° at 5 knots, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. The strongest crosswind component is currently on runway 21, about 5 knots. Density altitude is approximately 1,950 ft (field elevation 100 ft). Review the latest TAF below for forecast changes before departure.
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at 5MS5. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21FAV | 5,800 ft | TURF-G | 0 kt head | 5 kt left |
| 03 | 5,800 ft | TURF-G | 2 kt tail | 4 kt left |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 23 h: wind 3→5 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
5MS5 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Mint Julep Airpark in Picayune, MS: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around 5MS5 is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of 5MS5
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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PNS UA /OV JKA/TM 0038/FL022/TP A119/SK CLR/WX +10SM
PNS UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV JKALocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0038Reported at 00:38 UTC.FL022Altitude: 2,200 ft MSL.TP A119Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.WX +10SMWeather and flight visibility observed.Show raw report
PIB UA /OV LBY180010/TM 2318/FL410/TP CL60/SK TOP FL410/RM ZHU
PIB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV LBY180010Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2318Reported at 23:18 UTC.FL410Altitude: 41,000 ft MSL.TP CL60Aircraft type reporting.SK TOP FL410Sky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.RM ZHURemarks.Show raw report
MOB UA /OV MOB/TM 2258/FLDURD/TP E145/SK CLR
MOB UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MOBLocation — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 2258Reported at 22:58 UTC.FLDURDReported during descent.TP E145Aircraft type reporting.SK CLRSky condition — cloud bases and tops in hundreds of feet MSL.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at 5MS5
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KGPT reported mostly VFR across 26 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. The lowest ceiling was 6,500 ft. Wind most often came from the W.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 21
- 54%
- 03
- 46%
TAF — Terminal Aerodrome Forecast
Issued 2320Z (6:20 PM CDT)
TAF KGPT 282320Z 2900/2924 24008KT P6SM FEW050 SCT250 FM291700 27007KT P6SM FEW050 FEW250
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 5MS5
- City
- Picayune
- State
- Mississippi
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 100 ft
- Coordinates
- 30.5452, -89.4628
- Runways
- 2
- Longest runway
- 5,800 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KGPT
- TAF
- Nearest KGPT
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 20h 18m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
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RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
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5MS5 weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at 5MS5?+
5MS5 has 2 runways — 03, 21; the longest is 5,800 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Where does the weather shown for 5MS5 come from?+
Mint Julep Airpark does not have its own weather station. Conditions shown here come from the nearest reporting station, KGPT, about 22 nm away — close enough for situational awareness, but local conditions at 5MS5 can differ.
Does 5MS5 have a TAF?+
Yes — the KGPT TAF is shown on this page below the current conditions.
Does 5MS5 broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — 5MS5 does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for 5MS5 from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR (via the nearest reporting station) instead.
Pilot PIREPs for Mint Julep Airpark (5MS5)
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Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Mint Julep Airpark, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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