How to visit Shade Tree:Shade Tree Airport is a private airport, if you want to visit check out the "Inbound" page for information.
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Shade Tree Airport is a private airport. As such you must gain permission from the owner before visiting either by land or air. If you are a pilot you should be aware of the procedures involved with landing at a private airport. Before any flight operations at Shade Tree Airport will be allowed, you must first sign a landing agreement. Driving to Shade Tree? Directions are at the bottom of this page. If you would like to visit by ground transportation, get in touch with Danny. Contact information can be found on the contact page of our website.
Flying to Shade Tree Airport
Contact Danny and click here to download Landing Agreement.
Shade Tree can be a bit tricky to find from the air, especially if you are
approaching from the east or west as the runway is 17-35 and is hidden by
the trees.
You may find it a bit easier by using the Gulfport VORTAC and Picayune VOR.
You may note on the chart below there is no frequency listed for Shade Tree.
So, what's the frequency? Well, there is no tower, UNICOM or FSS at Shade
Tree so, self announce on 122.9 when 10 miles out, before entering the
pattern, in the pattern and once clear of the runway. When leaving begin
announcing before taxi and before entering the runway and when leaving the
area with altitude and direction of travel. Easy right?
If you find yourself in the area yet just can't find the airport, contact Gulfport Approach and they can help as they know exactly where Shade Tree Airport is and can vector you.
Visitors are generally welcome however, Shade Tree is a private airport and
permission is required prior to landing.
Shade Tree Runway (See description below)
Shade Tree's runway is 2,400 feet long with a 1,000 foot over run north of the runway. Although the over run can be used for takeoff it is not to be used for landing except for an over run to stop on when landing from the south on runway 35. When landing from the north attempt to touch down at the second set of markers on runway 17 (where the yellow arrow is pointing). During wet weather the area between the first and second set of markers tends to get a bit soft. Once you have landed you should taxi-back and exit the runway mid-field (as illustrated by the blue arrow). There is also a taxiway on the north end (across from the yellow arrow) that can be used to exit the runway by high wing aircraft such as a C-172 but larger aircraft or aircraft with wide landing gear might find it a bit tight. When you are ready to leave, enter the runway mid-field as there the runway has a slight crest. Entering the runway from either end should be avoided as the crest is high enough to obscure the opposite end and any aircraft that may be waiting to take-off.
Driving to Shade Tree Airport
Driving directions to Shade Tree Airport from I-10 and MS-49 7.4 miles - about 13 minutes
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