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· METAR10:13Z
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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 36R
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KMDH

Current METAR

Observed 10:13Z

KMDH 121013Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM BKN046 BKN100 22/21 A2993 RMK AO2 RAE09 P0000 T02220211
Wind
340° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,337 ft
Ceiling
4,600 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
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

tap a runway
340° · 5 kt
RWY 36R
000°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36R

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36R · 000° · 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KMDH SOUTHERN ILLINOIS in CARBONDALE/MURPHYSBORO, ILLINOIS, showing runways 18L/36R, 06/24, 18R/36L drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • HIGH STUDENT TRNG ACTVTY.
  • RWY 6 & RWY 18R-36L INTERSECT; VERIFY CORRECT COMPASS HDG FOR RWY 6 DEP.
  • BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 18L; VASI RWY 06; PAPI RWY 24 & 36R; MIRL RWY 06/24; HIRL RWY 18L/36R - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 18L/36R PRESET MED INTST; INCREASE INTST - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD 18R/36L LTG BY REQUEST ONLY - CALL 618-534-3662.

Runway surface & condition

  • 06/24RSTRD TO ACFT 12500 LBS OR LESS UNLESS PPR WITH ATCT.
  • 18L/36RPCR VALUE: 270/F/D/X/T
  • 06/24PCR VALUE: 350/F/D/X/T
  • 18R/36LPCR VALUE: 40/F/D/X/T
  • 06/24RWY 06/24 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • 18R/36LRWY 18R/36L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18RUNUSBL BYD 6 DEG RIGHT OF COURSE. PVASI OTS INDEF.
  • 36R39 FT MKD PLINE 1872 FT FM RWY 192 FT L OF CNTRLN. APCH RATIO 42:1.

Other notes

  • CLSD TO SKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 9 PSGR SEATS. UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PSGR SEATS RQR 24 HR PPR - CALL AMGR MON-FRI.

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
340° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36R

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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