51R

VFR

MADISONVILLE MUNI

MADISONVILLE · TEXAS

Elev
286.4'
Longest RWY
3,205'01/19
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:53Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 51R
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,286.4'
MSL · field 286.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 19
H/W +10 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF 51R

51R does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KUTS (HUNTSVILLE MUNI) · 21.3 NM away. Conditions at 51R may differ.

METAR · KUTS

Observed 20:53Z

KUTS 272053Z AUTO 18010G18KT 7SM FEW040 FEW050 SCT065 30/23 A2983 RMK AO1 SLP096 T03000233 58010
Wind
180° @ 10G18 kt
Visibility
7 SM
Temp / Dew
30°C / 23°C
Altimeter
29.83 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,267 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
3 NM SW
VFR sectional
HOUSTON
ARTCC
ZHU · HOUSTON
NOTAM facility
CXO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KELCEY YOUNG
Address
210 W. COTTONWOOD, MADISONVILLE TX 77864

Flight service · Hours

FSS CXO
MONTGOMERY COUNTY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
180° · 10 kt
RWY 19
188°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 19

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 19 · 188° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,286 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
01/19Favored8° / 188°3,205 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0142', trees, 201' from thr, 232' R of cntrln, slope 0
1976', trees, 201' from thr, 206' R of cntrln, slope 0

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 01
51R · IAP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery, contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622.Show FAA
  • The airport gate is locked from 2200 to 0600. Call 936-348-2748.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 19There are 35-foot trees located 0 to 199 feet from the runway, 188 feet left and right of runway 19 centerline.Show FAA
  • 01There are 40-foot trees located 0 to 199 feet from the runway, 188 feet left and right of runway 01 centerline.Show FAA
  • 01The controlling obstruction at runway 01 end exceeds a 45 degree slope.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERThe city manager can be contacted at CITYMANAGER@CI.MADISONVILLE.TX.US.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 51R

Answer card
ICAO
51R
Name
MADISONVILLE MUNI
Location
MADISONVILLE, TEXAS
Elevation
286.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,286.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
01/19 · 3,205 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
180° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 19

Madisonville Muni sits in Madisonville, Texas. Field elevation is 286.4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 01/19 and the longest runway is 3,205 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the current Chart Supplement before arrival and confirm your pattern plan with local traffic. The published remarks also matter here. Clearance delivery goes through Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622. The airport gate is locked from 2200 to 0600, so plan ground access before you go in after hours.

The runway environment has close-in trees and other obstructions near both ends. The runway 01 end has a controlling obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope. Trees are also listed near runway 01 and runway 19. That makes a careful look at winds, takeoff performance and landing distance a good idea before you commit. With no tower and no on-field FBOs listed, this is a self-briefing airport. Check the current Chart Supplement for any noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Madisonville Muni (51R)?
51R has one runway, 01/19. It is 3,205 ft long and surfaced with asphalt.
Does Madisonville Muni have a control tower?
No. 51R is non-towered, so use CTAF 122.9 for traffic calls and standard see-and-avoid procedures.
Is there an ILS at 51R?
No ILS approaches are published for Madisonville Muni. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you file or launch.
What is the pattern altitude at Madisonville Muni?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for 51R. Use the current Chart Supplement and confirm the local pattern before arrival.
What runway obstacles should I know about at 51R?
The published remarks call out trees near both runway ends. Runway 01 also has a controlling obstruction that exceeds a 45 degree slope, so give the departure and arrival path a careful look.
What are the airport access hours at Madisonville Muni?
The airport gate is locked from 2200 to 0600. Call 936-348-2748 if you need to coordinate access.
Which FBOs are on the field at 51R?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at Madisonville Muni?
The published remark says to contact Houston ARTCC at 281-230-5622 for clearance delivery.

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