M30

VFR

METROPOLIS MUNI

METROPOLIS · ILLINOIS

Elev
384.3'
Longest RWY
4,002'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M30
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,384.3'
MSL · field 384.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +12 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF M30

Current METAR

Observed 23:55Z

KM30 272355Z AUTO 17012G20KT 10SM SCT042 SCT048 BKN090 27/20 A2974 RMK AO2 T02700202 10286 20260
Wind
170° @ 12G20 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 20°C
Altimeter
29.74 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
2,140 ft
Ceiling
9,000 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
2 NM NW
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
M30 (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
WAYNE HELM
Address
751 AIRPORT RD, METROPOLIS IL 62960

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IRREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
170° · 12 kt
RWY 18
180°M
Head/Tail
+12 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 180° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,384 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored180° / 360°4,002 ftASPHStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
M30 · CHART_SUPP
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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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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

  • Avoid the factory located 4000 feet southwest of runway 18/36.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA

Fuel notes

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

Other notes

  • Existed prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGEREmail: metropolismunicipalairport@gmail.com.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M30

Answer card
ICAO
M30
Name
METROPOLIS MUNI
Location
METROPOLIS, ILLINOIS
Elevation
384.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,384.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
170° at 12 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Metropolis Muni sits in Metropolis, Illinois. The field elevation is 384.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 18/36, at 4,002 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Metropolis Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours with credit card. The airport also notes a factory about 4,000 ft southwest of runway 18/36, so plan your departure and arrival path with that in mind.

This is a non-towered field, so expect self-announce traffic and standard see-and-avoid work. The airport is in Metropolis, which is in southern Illinois near the Kentucky border. If you need IFR clearance, contact Memphis ARTCC using the published numbers before departure. For any current noise, operating, or airport-use details, verify with the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at M30 Metropolis Muni?
M30 has one runway, 18/36, that is 4,002 ft long. It is asphalt.
Does Metropolis Muni have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for M30. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
Is M30 towered or non-towered?
M30 is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What is the pattern altitude at Metropolis Muni?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at M30?
The on-field FBO is Metropolis Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and the phone number listed is (618) 524-8970.
Is self-serve 100LL available at Metropolis Muni?
Yes. The published remarks say self-service 100LL is available 24 hours with credit card.
What should I watch for on arrival to runway 18/36 at M30?
The published remarks say to avoid the factory located about 4,000 ft southwest of runway 18/36. Use current airport remarks and normal traffic scan on arrival and departure.
How do I get IFR clearance for M30?
The published remarks say to contact Memphis ARTCC for clearance delivery at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449. Verify current procedures before departure.

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