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Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) is a public airport about three miles southwest of downtown Meridian, Mississippi. It was named for Meridian aviators Fred and Al Key, who set a world endurance flight record in 1935, and it remains home to the Mississippi Air National Guard’s 186th Air Refueling Wing. The airport offers a compact terminal, military heritage, and convenient access to the I-20/I-59 corridor.
💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors know to confirm TSA screening hours before booking an early or late flight; the small terminal may not have security open all day, and arriving too early can mean waiting outside the secure area.
🚖 Getting There
Rental cars are available at the terminal, but taxi and rideshare options can be sparse, so arrange a ride in advance. Downtown Meridian is only about a 10-minute drive via Airport Boulevard and 29th Avenue. The airport sits just off the I-20/I-59 interchange, making it easy to reach by car from across eastern Mississippi and western Alabama.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What airlines serve Meridian Regional Airport?
A: Commercial service at MEI is limited and has changed over time; check the airport’s website or a booking site for current Essential Air Service carriers and destinations before planning a trip.
Q: How far is the airport from downtown Meridian?
A: It is roughly 3 miles southwest of downtown, typically a 10-minute drive depending on traffic.
Q: Is Key Field a military airport?
A: It is a joint civil-military airport; the Mississippi Air National Guard’s 186th Air Refueling Wing is based at Key Field, but commercial and general aviation operations share the field.
Q: What is the airport code?
A: The IATA code is MEI and the ICAO code is KMEI.
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