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Meridian, Mississippi

S. state of Mississippi, with a population of 35,052 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 35,052

Why go

  • City in Mississippi, United States.
  • Served by Meridian Regional Airport (MEI).

History

Meridian is the eighth most populous city in the U.S. state of Mississippi, with a population of 35,052 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Lauderdale County and the principal city of the Meridian, Mississippi Micropolitan Statistical Area. Along major highways, the city is 93 mi (150 km) east of Jackson; 154 mi (248 km) southwest of Birmingham, Alabama; 202 mi (325 km) northeast of New Orleans, Louisiana; and 231 mi (372 km) southeast of Memphis, Tennessee.

Airports

Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) 4.1 mi to the centre
2811 Airport Blvd S, Meridian, MS 39307 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Silver Airways (3M)) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Atlanta (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Silver Airways (3M) 3M (Saab 340) · 1 route: Atlanta

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Demopolis Municipal Airport 44 mi to the centre
Demopolis, AL, US
Outdoor
Topton Air Estates Airport 8.6 mi to the centre
Meridian, MS, US
Outdoor
Rose Field 19 mi to the centre
Hickory, MS, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Meridian Regional Airport (MEI); 13 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MEI has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Atlanta).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Meridian, Mississippi. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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