KMDS

VFR

MADISON MUNI

MADISON · SOUTH DAKOTA

Elev
1,718.4'
Longest RWY
5,000'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMDS
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,718.4'
MSL · field 1,718.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 33
H/W +7 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF KMDS

Current METAR

Observed 07:55Z

KMDS 280755Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A2998 RMK AO2 TSNO
Wind
310° @ 8 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
1°C / 1°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
376 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
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
HON (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MORRIS RIGGIN
Address
1600 AIRPORT DRIVE, MADISON SD 57042

Flight service · Hours

FSS HON
HURON1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 7 DAYS A WEEK · 0700-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 8 kt
RWY 33
330°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 33 · 330° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,718 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored150° / 330°5,000 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
03/2130° / 210°2,380 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
15PAPI 4-box left(3°)
33PAPI 4-box left(3°)40', trees, 1300' from thr, 200' R of cntrln, slope 32

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 15
KMDS · 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
AGRI,INSTR

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
No

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 Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • Ground communications outlet is available on frequency 121.725 with 4 clicks to Minneapolis Center and 6 clicks to flight services.Show FAA
  • Ultralight activity occurs on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are activated on runway 15/33 and runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 15 and 33 via the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 03/21Runways 03 and 21 are closed from November 1 to April 1 except with prior permission required by calling 605-256-9774.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 03Runways 03 and 21 are marked with black and white cones.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMDS

Answer card
ICAO
KMDS
Name
MADISON MUNI
Location
MADISON, SOUTH DAKOTA
Elevation
1,718.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,718.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
15/33 · 5,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 8 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 33

Madison Muni sits in Madison, South Dakota. Field elevation is 1,718.4 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is runway 15/33 at 5,000 ft. Runway 03/21 is turf at 2,380 ft.

This is an untowered field. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Madison Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (605) 256-7524 for current service details.

A few published remarks matter here. Runway 15/33 has medium intensity lights. REILs are installed on 15 and 33. Runways 03 and 21 are closed from November 1 to April 1 unless you have prior permission. The airport also notes ultralight activity on and near the field. If you are planning a night arrival or a winter visit, check the current Chart Supplement and call ahead. The field also has a ground communications outlet on 121.725. If you cannot get clearance delivery through that outlet, Minneapolis ARTCC is listed as the contact.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KMDS?
Runway 15/33 is the longest runway at KMDS. It is 5,000 ft long and has asphalt-concrete pavement.
Is Madison Muni towered?
No. KMDS is an untowered airport. Use CTAF and UNICOM 122.8 for traffic calls.
Does KMDS have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KMDS. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KMDS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which runway should I expect to use at KMDS at night?
Runway 15/33 has medium intensity runway lights and REILs on both ends. Runways 03 and 21 are closed from November 1 to April 1 unless prior permission is arranged.
What fuel is available on the field at KMDS?
Madison Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (605) 256-7524 for current service details.
Are Runways 03 and 21 open year-round at KMDS?
No. The published remarks say 03 and 21 are closed from November 1 to April 1 unless you have prior permission. They are also marked with black and white cones.
Is there anything unusual about operations at KMDS?
Ultralight activity occurs on and near the airport. Plan your pattern work with that in mind and review the current Chart Supplement before arrival.

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KMDS Madison Muni Airport