Home of Mississippi State University, Starkville is located in east central Mississippi. GolfLink.com rated Starkville as the No. 8 golf destination in Mississippi. Seven golf courses are located within 10 miles, including two, the Mississippi State University course and the Highlands Plantation course, that are within town limits. There is no commercial airport in town or within 100 miles. However, three large airports are located within three hours.
Jackson-Evers International Airport
Located 125 miles southwest of Starkville, the Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) possesses a three-level terminal with 19 gates and two 8,500-foot runways. Commercial carriers American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Southwest and US Airways service the airport, as do rental-car agencies Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National. Private planes may land at this airport or at Hawkins Field in the downtown area. Travel between Jackson and Starkville is on Route 25, a divided four-lane road.
Jackson-Evers International Airport
100 International Drive
Suite 300
Jackson, MS 39298
(601) 939-5631
jmaa.com
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International
Located 141 miles east of Starkville, the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM), is served by most commercial carriers, including discount carrier Southwest. Most major car-rental agencies have desks at this airport. The airport is the biggest and busiest in Alabama; the longest of its two runways is 12,000 feet. Private planes may land at this airport.
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
5900 Messer Airport Highway
Birmingham, AL 35212
(205) 595-0533
bhamintlairport.com
Memphis International Airport
Located 181 miles north of Starkville, the Memphis International Airport (MEM) is served by most major and discount airlines as well as most national car-rental agencies. As a "super hub" for Federal Express, it is the largest cargo operation in the world. It is a key city for commercial carrier Northwest Airlines. Passengers are served in a single terminal with three concourses and a central ticketing and baggage-claim area. Private planes may land at this airport and are serviced in a separate terminal area. The longest of the four runways is 11,120 feet.
Memphis International Airport
2491 Winchester Road
Suite 113
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 922-8000
mscaa.com
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J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics. Chi received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and is working toward a master's degree in journalism.
