Summary
Mississippi is a diverse state filled with a wide variety of tourist attractions and destinations. The Mississippi Delta region is touted as the birthplace of blues music, and you can visit the Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale. For Civil War history enthusiasts, the Vicksburg National Military Park, which preserves the site of a significant Civil War battle, is a must-see destination. The capital of the state is Jackson.
Below is a list of Mississippi airports to help travelers find the most convenient arrival and departure points for flights to and from various destinations within Mississippi.
Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN)
Jackson-Evers International Airport serves the capital of Mississippi, Jackson, and is located about 11 miles east of downtown Jackson off I-20 at Exit 52. This airport operates three terminals and serves five commercial airlines, including Delta, United, American Airlines, and Via Air, which provide direct flights in and out of the city.
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
Situated on the Mississippi Gulf Coast in Gulfport, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is conveniently located midway between New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mobile, Alabama. Four major airlines—American, Delta, United, and Allegiant—offer direct flights to various destinations such as Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, and Orlando, Florida. The airport is accessible one mile south of I-10 at Exit 34A to U.S. 49 South.
Tunica Municipal Airport (UTM)
Located east of downtown Tunica, Mississippi, in the southern area of the Memphis Metropolitan Area, Tunica Municipal Airport is just off Highway 61 at Exit 7 (Third Street / Vicksburg Exit). It serves two small airlines and facilitates General Aviation aircraft operations.
Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTR)
Situated in eastern Mississippi, Golden Triangle Regional Airport lies about midway between the towns of Columbus, Starkville, and West Point, Mississippi. Located approximately two miles off US Highway 82, this airport serves Delta Airlines and accommodates General Aviation aircraft.
Meridian Regional Airport (MEI)
Meridian Regional Airport is located southwest of the city of Meridian in East Mississippi, conveniently situated just off I-20 and I-59. American Airlines provides daily flights to Dallas and Chicago.
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport (PIB)
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport is positioned in southeastern Mississippi, just off I-59 between the towns of Hattiesburg and Laurel. This airport offers both commercial and general aviation services, with commercial air service provided by SkyWest d/b/a American Eagle flying daily to Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW) and Chicago (ORD).
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP)
The Tupelo Regional Airport is located on the northwest side of the City of Tupelo, just off I-22. Contour Airlines operates flights to and from Nashville, TN.
Mid-Delta Regional Airport (GLH)
Mid-Delta Regional Airport is located in west Mississippi in the Mississippi Delta region, approximately three miles north of the center of Greenville. It is served by one commercial airline, Boutique Air, which is subsidized by the Essential Air Service program and provides flights to Dallas and Atlanta.
