Birmingham-Shuttlesworthis the closest commercial airport to the area.
Located in Tupelo, MS and has a 6,500-foot runway. Delta Airlines operates out of this airport.
Located in Muscle Shoals, AL, which is north of the tri-county area. The airport has two runways and airline service is provided by Northwest Airlines.
Located in Fayette, AL, has a 5,008-foot runway. Stratos Charter Jet Services operates from this airport.
Memphis International Airportis the second closet commercial airport the tri-county area.
Located in Columbus, MS, close to the tri-county area of Fayette, Lamar, and Marion Counties. Flights are available to Memphis and Atlanta.
Located in Vernon, AL, this airport is operated by the Lamar County Commission and has a 3,613-foot runway.
Located in Hamilton, AL, this airport has a runway of 5,495 feet and has both hangar and tie-down facilities.
The tri-county area of Fayette, Lamar, and Marion Counties is served by two major rail providers – BNSF Railway Company and Norfolk Southern. There are available sites and buildings on or near each of these railways. There are Norfolk Southern intermodal centers located in Birmingham, AL and Memphis, TN.
Port Name | Major Route to Port | River Miles to Port of Mobile |
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Port of Itawamba | Interstate 22 | 389.6 |
Tom Soya Grain Company/(Amory) | U.S. Highway 278 | 370 |
Amory Port | U.S. Highway 278 | 369.5 |
Aberdeen Port | U.S. Highway 278 | 356.1 |
Clay County Port | U.S. Highway 278 and U.S. Highway 45 | 338.5 |
Tom Soya Grain Company (West Point) | U.S. Highway 278 and U.S. Highway 45 | 338.6 |
Lowndes County Port | Various State Highways | 330 |
Aliceville River Terminal | AL-17 | 292.7 |
Bevill-Hook Port | AL-17 | 292.4 |