Meridian Airport

What Meridian Airport does

Meridian Aviation operates as a Titan-branded Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Key Field Airport (KMEI) in Meridian, Mississippi, providing comprehensive aviation services to general aviation pilots, aircraft owners, and U.S. military customers. The company has operated under the Meridian Airport Authority, a government/state entity, since April 1, 2004, and supports what is described as Mississippi's busiest airport with 92,000 annual aircraft operations. Meridian is responsible for all fuel on airport property except for the 186 Air Refueling Wing KC135s, and the company distinguishes itself through a DLA-certified Rapid Refueling capability that allows military aircraft to refuel with engines running and achieve four-ship formation turnaround in 30 minutes.

Its core product portfolio includes Jet-A and AVGAS fuel sales, a full-service piston engine aircraft maintenance shop staffed by an on-site A&P/IA mechanic with 20+ years of experience, FAA-approved flight instruction with a fleet of four rental aircraft (Cessna 172, two Cessna 152s, and Cessna 182), over 40,000 square feet of covered and enclosed hangar space, and ground support equipment including air start carts, 60 kVA and 90 kVA diesel GPU units, lav service, and aircraft tug/towing operations. The company is investing in fleet modernization with two new electric tugs and two new battery GPUs on order. Distribution and operations are entirely concentrated at the single Key Field location, serving the Southeastern United States.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: transaction-based fuel sales, usage-based aircraft rentals priced at $110 to $225 per hour depending on aircraft type, subscription/recurring hangar leases, and professional service fees for maintenance work. The company operates a dual-channel go-to-market motion: direct-to-consumer for general aviation pilots via walk-in, phone, and the FlightBridge online reservation platform, alongside an enterprise field sales approach for military customers featuring a dedicated military reservation portal with structured intake for arrival date, time, fuel type, squadron, and crew accommodations. Pricing for aircraft rental is publicly disclosed, while fuel and hangar pricing are quote-based.

Name

Meridian Airport

Legal name

Meridian Aviation

Website

https://meridianaviation.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Meridian Aviation is a Titan-branded Fixed-Base Operator at Key Field Airport in Meridian, Mississippi, providing fuel, maintenance, flight instruction, hangar rental, and DLA-certified military rapid refueling services under the Meridian Airport Authority.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) Aviation Services

NAICS

Airport Operations (48811), Support Activities for Air Transportation (4881)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Aviation Terminals & FBO Services (THABAFAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Private Aviation Ground Support & Trip Services (Dispatch, Permits, Handling) (THABAFAK)

Keywords

• Fixed-base operator
• Aviation fuel services
• Aircraft maintenance
• Flight training
• Hangar rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Meridian

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Fuel Sales: Jet-A and AVGAS fuel sales to general aviation and military aircraft. Meridian Aviation is responsible for all fuel on airport property except for 186 Air Refueling Wing KC135s.
2. Aircraft Rental: Rental of four aircraft (Cessna 172, two Cessna 152s, Cessna 182) for flight instruction and travel at hourly rates ranging from $110 to $225 per hour
3. Aircraft Maintenance Services: Full-service piston engine maintenance shop with on-site A&P/IA mechanic offering single and twin engine inspections and repairs
4. Hangar Rental: Over 40,000 square feet of hangar space available for short and long-term lease, including covered and enclosed options

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Meridian Aviation operates as a Titan-branded Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) at Key Field (KMEI) in Meridian, Mississippi, providing Jet-A and AVGAS aviation fuel, aircraft rental and flight instruction, piston engine maintenance, hangar storage, ground support equipment, and DLA-certified military rapid refueling services. It is responsible for all fuel on the airport property except for the 186 Air Refueling Wing KC135s and supports approximately 92,000 annual aircraft operations, making Key Field the busiest airport in Mississippi.

Product overview

Meridian Aviation operates as a Titan-branded Fixed-Based Operator (FBO) under the Meridian Airport Authority, providing a comprehensive suite of aviation services at Key Field Airport in Meridian, Mississippi. The company delivers fuel services (Jet-A and AVGAS), aircraft maintenance, flight instruction with four rental aircraft, over 40,000 square feet of hangar storage, ground support equipment, and DLA-certified military rapid refueling capabilities. As Mississippi's busiest airport with 92,000 annual aircraft operations, Meridian Aviation's product portfolio centers on its core FBO services complemented by flight training, maintenance, and hangar rental offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Titan-branded FBO: A Titan-branded Fixed-Base Operator providing fuel and aviation services at Key Field Airport.

Products and services

• Meridian Aviation FBO Services Full-service Fixed-Based Operator providing Jet-A and AVGAS aviation fuel, line services, and ground support to general aviation and military aircraft at Key Field Airport (KMEI), handling approximately 92,000 annual aircraft operations.
• Flight Training and Aircraft Rental

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Meridian Airport AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2004Meridian Aviation operates under the umbrella of the Meridian Airport Authority, which also operates Key Field Airport and Dean Aircraft Service. The Authority has overseen Meridian Aviation since April 1, 2004.
• TitanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMeridian Aviation is a Titan-branded FBO, operating under the Titan brand umbrella for fixed-based operator services.
• Dean Aircraft ServiceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoth Meridian Aviation and Dean Aircraft Service operate under the Meridian Airport Authority. Dean Aircraft Service is a premier aircraft maintenance provider for corporate aircraft.
• DLA (Defense Logistics Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDefense Logistics Agency certification earned through rigorous safety audit enables Meridian Aviation's unique Rapid Refueling capability for military operations.
• FlightBridgeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party reservations platform used for general aviation flight reservations and fuel ordering through the FlightBridgeGo system.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/kmeiaviation
• Facebookfacebook.com/meridianaviationKMEI
• Instagraminstagram.com/meridian.aviation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/meridian-aviation-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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