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Pearl, MS

Pearl is a city located in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States, on the east side of the Pearl River across from the state capital Jackson. The population was 27,115 as of the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 27,115

Why go

  • City in Mississippi, United States.
  • Served by Dee's Strip.

History

Pearl is a city located in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States, on the east side of the Pearl River across from the state capital Jackson. The population was 27,115 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area.

Airports

Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) 3.6 mi to the centre
Jackson, MS, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 10 airlines (American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, US Airways, AirTran Airways…) · direct flights to 9 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Orlando… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 9 direct destinations

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
Hawkins Field (HKS) 8.1 mi to the centre
Jackson, MS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bruce Campbell Field (DXE) 12 mi to the centre
Madison, MS, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Tullos Field 8 mi to the centre
Florence, MS, US
Outdoor
Mohr Farm Airport 11 mi to the centre
Brandon, 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 Dee's Strip; 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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