KMDZ

IFR

TAYLOR COUNTY

MEDFORD · WISCONSIN

Elev
1,478.1'
Longest RWY
6,000'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KMDZ
Conditions
IFR
IFR only · VFR stays grounded
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,478.1'
MSL · field 1,478.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +12 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KMDZ

Current METAR

Observed 06:15Z

KMDZ 280615Z AUTO 28012G20KT 10SM OVC008 07/07 A2957 RMK AO2 P0001 T00710066 PWINO
Wind
280° @ 12G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.57 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
1,307 ft
Ceiling
800 ft AGL
Rules
IFR

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 SE
VFR sectional
GREEN BAY
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
MDZ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
PATRICK COLWELL
Address
W5125 APPLE AVE, MEDFORD WI 54451

Flight service · Hours

FSS GRB
GREEN BAY1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1600

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 12 kt
RWY 27
269°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 269° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,478 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored89° / 269°6,000 ftASPHStandard L
16/34156° / 336°4,435 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 4-box left(3°)
27PAPI 4-box left(3°)
16PAPI 2-box left(3°)
34PAPI 2-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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 09
KMDZ · 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
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

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

  • Seasonal birds are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For takeoff on runway 34, make a left turn after 1000 feet above ground level.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 09, 27, and 34. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 09, 27, 16, and 34. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 16/34 and controlled by CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 are preset to low from sunset to sunrise. To increase intensity and activate, use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours via credit card.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 2For service after hours call 715-560-1018.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail address: AIRPORT@CO.TAYLOR.WI.US.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMDZ

Answer card
ICAO
KMDZ
Name
TAYLOR COUNTY
Location
MEDFORD, WISCONSIN
Elevation
1,478.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,478.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
09/27 · 6,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
IFR
Current wind
280° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Taylor County Airport sits in Medford, Wisconsin. Field elevation is 1,478.1 ft MSL. The airport has two asphalt runways. The longest is runway 09/27 at 6,000 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Taylor County Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours by credit card. For after-hours service, call the number in the Chart Supplement or the airport operator.

A few operational notes matter here. Seasonal birds are reported on and near the airport. Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 09, 27 and 34. PAPI is installed on all four runway ends. Runway 16/34 has medium intensity lighting controlled by CTAF. Runway 09/27 is preset low from sunset to sunrise. Use CTAF to raise intensity and activate it. For takeoff on runway 34, plan a left turn after 1,000 ft AGL. Clearance delivery is handled through Minneapolis ARTCC. If you are new to the field, verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KMDZ Taylor County Airport?
Runway 09/27 is the longest runway. It is 6,000 ft long with an asphalt surface.
Is there an ILS at KMDZ?
No ILS approaches are published at KMDZ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at Taylor County Airport?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which fuel is available on the field at KMDZ?
Taylor County Airport on field carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Self-service 100LL is available 24 hours by credit card.
What are the CTAF and UNICOM frequencies at KMDZ?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Use that frequency for traffic calls and to control the medium intensity lights on runway 16/34.
Does Taylor County Airport have a tower?
No. KMDZ is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic advisories and airport lighting control where published.
What runway lighting is available at KMDZ?
Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 09, 27 and 34. PAPI is installed on all four runway ends. Runway 16/34 has medium intensity lights controlled by CTAF.
Is there anything special to know for a departure off runway 34?
Yes. The published remark says to make a left turn after 1,000 ft AGL on runway 34 departures. Review that with the current Chart Supplement before flying the procedure.

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