KMDQ

VFR

HUNTSVILLE EXEC TOM SHARP JR FLD

HUNTSVILLE · ALABAMA

Elev
763.2'
Longest RWY
6,500'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR21:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMDQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,763.2'
MSL · field 763.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +15 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KMDQ

Current METAR

Observed 21:15Z

KMDQ 272115Z AUTO 17015G23KT 10SM SCT044 28/16 A2998 RMK A02 T02790164
Wind
170° @ 15G23 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 16°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
2,432 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
1 NM NE
VFR sectional
ATLANTA
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
MDQ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
LEVI WILLOUGHBY
Address
360 CLYDE SHELTON DRIVE, MERIDIANVILLE AL 35759

Flight service · Hours

FSS ANB
ANNISTON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0730-2130
  • SAT-SUN · 0730-2000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 15 kt
RWY 18
177°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 177° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,763 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored177° / 357°6,500 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box left(3°)34', trees, 1014' from thr, 176' R of cntrln, slope 23
36PAPI 4-box left(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 18
LD · CAT I
MDQ
109.75
ILS OR LOC RWY 18
KMDQ · 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)
Low pressure
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
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
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 if unable via ground communications outlet, contact Huntsville Approach at 256-542-2098. When approach is closed, contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • A ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725 through Huntsville Approach and Anniston Flight Service Station.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runways 18 and 36 have activated runway end identifier lights and precision approach path indicators. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36 and controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36The pavement classification number value is 372/F/C/X/T for runway 18/36.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1For service after hours call 256-603-9345.Show FAA
  • OWNERThe owner is Tom Sharp.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMDQ

Answer card
ICAO
KMDQ
Name
HUNTSVILLE EXEC TOM SHARP JR FLD
Location
HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA
Elevation
763.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,763.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 6,500 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Huntsville Exec Tom Sharp Jr Fld (KMDQ) sits in Huntsville, Alabama. Field elevation is 763.2 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 6,500 ft long with asphalt pavement. The runway headings are 181° and 1° magnetic.

There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Approach and departure service is on 125.6 or 354.1 with Huntsville. One ILS approach is published for runway 18. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Executive Flight Center is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Runway 18/36 has REILs and PAPI. Medium intensity runway lights are controlled on CTAF. The pavement classification number for 18/36 is 372/F/C/X/T.

For a first-time arrival, the main things to brief are the non-towered flow. Brief the published approach on 18. Brief the lighting setup if you plan a night arrival. If you need clearance delivery and cannot get it through ground communications outlet, contact Huntsville Approach. If approach is closed, the published remarks direct you to Memphis ARTCC. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated local procedures before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KMDQ?
KMDQ has one runway, 18/36. It is 6,500 ft long and asphalt.
Is Huntsville Exec Tom Sharp Jr Fld towered?
No. KMDQ has no control tower. Use CTAF 123.0 for self-announced traffic.
What ILS approach is available at KMDQ?
KMDQ has one published ILS approach. It serves runway 18.
What is the pattern altitude at KMDQ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight. For light piston traffic, the standard reference is 1,000 ft AGL unless published otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KMDQ?
Executive Flight Center is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at KMDQ?
CTAF is 123.0. UNICOM is also 123.0.
Does KMDQ have runway lights and PAPI?
Yes. Runway 18/36 has medium intensity runway lights. It also has REILs and PAPI.
Who do I call for after-hours service at KMDQ?
The published remarks list after-hours service at 256-603-9345. Verify current details with the airport operator or the FBO directly before arrival.

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