KIMS

VFR

MADISON RGNL

MADISON · INDIANA

Elev
819.1'
Longest RWY
5,000'03/21
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KIMS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,819.1'
MSL · field 819.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 03
H/W +3 · X/W 13 kt R

METAR & TAF KIMS

Current METAR

Observed 01:35Z

KIMS 280135Z AUTO 11013G22KT 10SM BKN095 OVC120 16/16 A2985 RMK AO2 P0003
Wind
110° @ 13G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.85 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,222 ft
Ceiling
9,500 ft AGL
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
4 NM W
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZID · INDIANAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HUF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRENT SPRY
Address
3919 W. IMS LANE, MADISON IN 47250

Flight service · Hours

FSS HUF
TERRE HAUTE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MAR-OCT · 0800-1800
  • NOV-FEB · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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110° · 13 kt
RWY 03
029°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
13 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 03

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 03 · 029° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,819 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
03/21Favored29° / 209°5,000 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
03PAPI 4-box left(3.5°)MALSF80', trees, 1850' from thr, 435' R of cntrln, slope 20
21PAPI 2-box left(3°)10', crops, 201' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20

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 21
KIMS · 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
100LLA
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AMB,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

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

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 Louisville Approach at 502-375-7499.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSF lighting is activated on runway 03. Runway 21 has runway end identifier lights. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 03 and 21. High intensity runway lights are on runways 03 and 21. Use the CTAF for communications.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-serve 100LL fuel is available.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • 1The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KIMS

Answer card
ICAO
KIMS
Name
MADISON RGNL
Location
MADISON, INDIANA
Elevation
819.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,819.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
03/21 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
110° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 03

Madison Regional Airport sits in Madison, Indiana. Field elevation is 819.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 5,000 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower, so use CTAF 123.0 for airport traffic. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. Louisville Approach handles approach and departure services on 132.075 and 327.0. For clearance delivery, contact Louisville Approach at 502-375-7499. The field has MALSF lighting on runway 03. Runway 21 has runway end identifier lights. PAPI and high intensity runway lights are published on both runway ends. The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

Madison Regional Airport has one on-field FBO. Madison Regional Airport carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL fuel is available. First-time visitors should plan for an uncontrolled field with published lighting on both ends of the runway. The airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updates before departure.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KIMS Madison Regional Airport?
KIMS has one runway. Runway 03/21 is 5,000 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Does Madison Regional Airport have a tower?
No. KIMS is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 123.0 for local traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KIMS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Are there ILS approaches at KIMS?
No ILS approaches are published for KIMS. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which FBO is on the field at Madison Regional Airport?
The on-field FBO is Madison Regional Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-serve 100LL fuel is available.
What are the tower or airport communication frequencies at KIMS?
There is no tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Louisville Approach uses 132.075 and 327.0 for approach and departure services.
What lighting is available on runway 03/21 at KIMS?
Runway 03 has MALSF lighting. Runway 21 has runway end identifier lights. PAPI and high intensity runway lights are published on both ends.
Is KIMS unattended on holidays?
Yes. The airport is unattended on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years. Plan ahead for services and coordination on those days.

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