KMDD

VFR

MIDLAND AIRPARK

MIDLAND · TEXAS

Elev
2,805.4'
Longest RWY
5,571'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMDD
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,805.4'
MSL · field 2,805.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 16
H/W +5 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KMDD

Current METAR

Observed 03:15Z

KMDD 280315Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A2987 RMK AO2 T02891026
Wind
140° @ 6 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
29°C / -3°C
Altimeter
29.87 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
5,221 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 N
VFR sectional
ALBUQUERQUE
ARTCC
ZFW · FORT WORTH
NOTAM facility
MDD (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JUSTINE RUFF
Address
PO BOX 60305, MIDLAND TX 79711

Flight service · Hours

FSS SJT
SAN ANGELO1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • M-F · 0600-2000
  • S-S · 0700-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
140° · 6 kt
RWY 16
158°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 16

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 16 · 158° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,805 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/2568° / 248°5,571 ftASPH25 R
16/34Favored158° / 338°3,977 ftASPH34 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
075,571'5,571'5,571'5,022'PAPI 2-box left(3°)33', pole, 705' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 15
25VASI 4-box left(3°)53', pole, 2010' from thr, 480' R of cntrln, slope 34
16PAPI 2-box left(3°)15', road, 495' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 19
34PAPI 2-box left(3°)38', trees, 840' from thr, 219' R of cntrln, slope 16

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 25
KMDD · 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
Oxygen (bottled)
High pressure
Oxygen (bulk)
High pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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
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 when 121.8 is out of service contact Midland Approach at 432-563-2123. When approach is closed contact Fort Worth ARTCC at 817-858-7584.Show FAA
  • Operations on non-paved surfaces are prohibited without 24 hour prior permission required.Show FAA
  • Birds are present in the vicinity of the airport seasonally.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runways 07/25 and 16/34 are preset to low intensity. To increase intensity and activate the visual approach slope indicator on runway 25 or the precision approach path indicators on runways 07, 16, and 34, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor fuel after hours call 432-685-7000.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 07The approach slope at the displaced threshold is 38 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMDD

Answer card
ICAO
KMDD
Name
MIDLAND AIRPARK
Location
MIDLAND, TEXAS
Elevation
2,805.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,805.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
07/25 · 5,571 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
5
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
140° at 6 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 16

Midland Airpark sits in Midland, Texas. Field elevation is 2,805.4 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 07/25 at 5,571 ft. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. Basin Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (432) 685-7000 for current service details or after-hours fuel. The airport remarks also note that non-paved surface operations are prohibited without 24 hours prior permission. Seasonal bird activity is reported in the area.

Runway lighting is set to low intensity by default. Pilots can use the CTAF to increase intensity. They can also activate the VASI on runway 25 or the PAPI on runways 07, 16 and 34. The field has published approach and departure frequencies for Midland. If clearance delivery on 121.8 is out of service, contact Midland Approach. If approach is closed, contact Fort Worth ARTCC. For a first visit, plan for a busy West Texas environment with no ILS and a field elevation above 2,800 ft MSL. Check density altitude, especially in warm weather.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KMDD?
KMDD sits at 2,805.4 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff roll and climb performance, especially on warm days.
What is the pattern altitude at Midland Airpark?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KMDD have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KMDD. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Which runway is longest at Midland Airpark?
Runway 07/25 is the longest runway at 5,571 ft. It is asphalt. That gives you the best length margin at the field.
Is Midland Airpark towered?
No. KMDD has no control tower, so expect CTAF self-announce operations on 122.7.
Which FBO is on the field at KMDD?
Basin Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (432) 685-7000 for current service or after-hours fuel.
Are there any runway lighting notes I should know at KMDD?
Yes. The runway lights are preset to low intensity. Use the CTAF to increase intensity. Use it to activate the VASI on runway 25 or the PAPI on runways 07, 16 and 34.
Are there any operational restrictions at Midland Airpark?
Non-paved surface operations are prohibited without 24 hours prior permission. Seasonal bird activity is also reported in the area, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

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