Runway 18R at KMDH is the southbound end at Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale/Murphysboro, Illinois. The opposite end is 36L. This runway end has a magnetic heading of 181°. Length is 3,498 ft. Surface is asphalt. Pattern direction is left traffic. No ILS is published for 18R, so use the published IAP for current approach data if needed. Field elevation at KMDH is 411.2 ft MSL. Threshold elevation for 18R is 404.8 ft MSL. The airport has a control tower. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for NOTAM and runway condition before departure.
Wind component for Runway 18R
Based on the current METAR wind at KMDH.
- Headwind
- 16.8 kt
- Crosswind
- 2.7 kt RIGHT
- Rel. angle
- 9°
- Favorability
- excellent
Pattern entry · RWY 18R
LEFT TRAFFICTraffic pattern · Runway 18R
LEFT-hand pattern on the south/east side. Tower-controlled. Follow ATC instructions for pattern entry.
- Upwind: climb runway heading 180°M
- Crosswind: turn left to 90°M
- Downwind: parallel runway, opposite direction (0°M)
- Base: perpendicular to runway
- Final: align with 180°M for Runway 18R
Frequently asked questions
What is the heading of runway 18R at KMDH?
Runway 18R has a magnetic heading of 181°. That is the published heading for this end at KMDH.
What is the length of runway 18R at KMDH?
Runway 18R is 3,498 ft long. Width is 60 ft.
What is the surface of runway 18R at KMDH?
Runway 18R has an asphalt surface.
Is runway 18R at KMDH left or right traffic?
Runway 18R uses left traffic. That is the standard pattern direction for this end.
Does runway 18R have an ILS approach at KMDH?
No ILS is published for runway 18R at KMDH. Use the published IAP for current approach information.
What is the opposite end of runway 18R at KMDH?
The opposite end is 36L. Runway 18R and 36L are the paired ends at this runway.