KMDH

VFR

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS

CARBONDALE/MURPHYSBORO · ILLINOIS

Elev
411.2'
Longest RWY
6,506'18L/36R
Tower
07:00–21:00
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR00:52Z
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Before you fly into KMDH
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
07:00–21:00 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,411.2'
MSL · field 411.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18L
H/W +24 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KMDH

Current METAR

Observed 00:52Z

KMDH 280052Z 19024G34KT 9SM FEW030 26/21 A2964 RMK AO2 PK WND 20035/2359 RAE38 SLP035 P0000 T02610206
Wind
190° @ 24G34 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
26°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.64 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
2,177 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 NW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
MDH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALYSSA CONNELL
Address
P O BOX 1086, CARBONDALE IL 62903

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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190° · 24 kt
RWY 18L
180°M
Head/Tail
+24 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18L

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18L · 180° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,411 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18L/36RFavored180° / 0°6,506 ftASPHStandard L
06/2460° / 240°4,163 ftASPHStandard L
18R/36L180° / 0°3,498 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18L6,506'6,506'6,506'6,506'MALSR
36R6,506'6,506'6,506'6,506'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
064,163'4,163'4,163'4,163'VASI 4-box left(3.5°)
244,163'4,163'4,163'4,163'PAPI 4-box right(3.5°)
18R3,498'3,498'3,498'3,498'PSIL(3°)
36L3,498'3,498'3,498'3,498'PSIL(3°)

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

ILS · 1

RWY 18L
LS · CAT I
MDH
110.9
ILS OR LOC RWY 18L
KMDH · 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)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,CARGO,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

  • Runway 6 and runway 18R-36L intersect. Verify the correct compass heading for runway 6 departure.Show FAA
  • Birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is high student training activity.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The medium intensity approach lighting system with runway alignment indicator lights is active for runway 18L. Visual approach slope indicator is available for runway 06. Precision approach path indicators are available for runways 24 and 36R. Medium intensity runway lights are available for runway 06/24. High intensity runway lights are available for runways 18L/36R and operate on the common traffic advisory frequency. When the tower is closed, high intensity runway lights for runways 18L/36R are preset to medium intensity. Increase intensity on the common traffic advisory frequency. When the tower is closed, lighting for runway 18R/36L is by request only. Call 618-534-3662.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24Runway 06/24 is restricted to aircraft 12,500 pounds or less unless prior permission is received from the tower.Show FAA
  • 18L/36RThe pavement classification rating value for runway 18L/36R is 270/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 18R/36LThe pavement classification rating value for runway 18R/36L is 40/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 06/24The pavement classification rating value for runway 06/24 is 350/F/D/X/T.Show FAA
  • 06/24Runway 06/24 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA
  • 18R/36LRunway 18R/36L is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18RRunway 18R is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of course. The precision visual approach slope indicator is out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 36RThere is a 39-foot marked power line 1,872 feet from the runway and 192 feet left of centerline. The approach ratio is 42 to 1.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Closed to scheduled aircraft operations greater than 9 passenger seats. Unscheduled aircraft operations greater than 30 passenger seats require 24-hour prior permission. Call the airport manager Monday through Friday.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMDH

Answer card
ICAO
KMDH
Name
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
Location
CARBONDALE/MURPHYSBORO, ILLINOIS
Elevation
411.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,411.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0700-2100
Total runways
3
Longest runway
18L/36R · 6,506 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
7
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
190° at 24 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18L

Southern Illinois Airport sits in Carbondale and Murphysboro, Illinois. Field elevation is 411.2 ft MSL. The airport has 3 asphalt runways. The longest is 18L/36R at 6,506 ft. The tower is open 0700-2100. One ILS is published for runway 18L. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Flightline is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. If you are planning a stop, that is the confirmed fuel source to call first. The airport sees high student training activity. Birds are also reported on and near the field, so expect extra scan work in the pattern and on departure.

Runway 18L/36R is the main paved runway for longer arrivals. Runway 18R/36L is shorter and has a marked power line near the approach end. Runway 06/24 is available too, but it is restricted to aircraft 12,500 lb or less unless the tower gives prior permission. Runway 06 and 18R/36L intersect, so verify the correct heading before a 06 departure. If you need lighting details after tower hours, check the current Chart Supplement or call the airport operator. The field also has published restrictions for larger scheduled and unscheduled passenger operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMDH?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement gives a different value.
What are the tower hours at Southern Illinois Airport?
The tower is open 0700-2100. Outside those hours, verify lighting and any local procedures before you go.
Which runway at KMDH is the longest?
Runway 18L/36R is the longest runway. It is 6,506 ft of asphalt.
Does KMDH have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS is published for runway 18L. If you are planning an instrument arrival, confirm the current procedure and minima in the current FAA Chart Supplement.
Which FBO is on the field at KMDH?
Flightline is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist.
Are there runway restrictions for larger aircraft at KMDH?
Yes. Runway 06/24 is restricted to aircraft 12,500 lb or less unless prior permission is received from the tower. The airport also has published limits for some scheduled and unscheduled passenger operations.
What should I know about runway 18R at KMDH?
Runway 18R has a published note that it is unusable beyond 6 degrees right of course. The precision visual approach slope indicator there is out of service indefinitely.
Is there anything special to watch for on arrival to KMDH?
Yes. Birds are reported on and near the airport. There is also high student training activity. Expect busy pattern work and keep a sharp lookout.

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