O53

VFR

MEDFORD MUNI

MEDFORD · OKLAHOMA

Elev
1,092'
Longest RWY
3,007'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into O53
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,092'
MSL · field 1,092' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +10 · X/W 8 kt R

METAR & TAF O53

O53 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBKN (BLACKWELL-TONKAWA MUNI) · 19.4 NM away. Conditions at O53 may differ.

METAR · KBKN

Observed 08:35Z

KBKN 280835Z AUTO 04013G18KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A2993 RMK AO2
Wind
040° @ 13G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,102 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 SW
VFR sectional
WICHITA
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
MLC (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
STEVEN BIRKELBACH
Address
615 N. FRONT ST., PO BOX 123, MEDFORD OK 73759

Flight service · Hours

FSS MLC
MC ALESTER1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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040° · 13 kt
RWY 35
355°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
8 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 355° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,092 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored175° / 355°3,007 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3.51°)
35PAPI 2-box left(3.51°)

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 17
O53 · 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
Not available
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

  • There is a 100-foot refinery located 1 nautical mile southwest of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Vance Approach at 580-213-6765. When Vance Approach is closed, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • From dusk to dawn, medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · O53

Answer card
ICAO
O53
Name
MEDFORD MUNI
Location
MEDFORD, OKLAHOMA
Elevation
1,092 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,092 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,007 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
040° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Medford Muni is in Medford, Oklahoma. The field elevation is 1,092 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 3,007 ft long with an asphalt surface. That is the longest runway on the field.

This is an untowered airport. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Published approach frequencies include Vance Approach on 118.075 and 273.475. No ILS approaches are published, so plan with current VFR or other available procedures in mind. The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise. That puts the pattern at 2,092 ft MSL based on the listed field elevation.

A 100-foot refinery sits about 1 NM southwest of the airport. That is worth keeping in mind on departure and arrival. The runway lights on 17/35 are medium intensity and are activated by the CTAF from dusk to dawn. There are no on-field FBOs listed, so verify fuel and services with the airport operator or the field on CTAF before you go. For clearance delivery, contact Vance Approach. If Vance Approach is closed, use Kansas City ARTCC. The airport has also been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at O53 Medford Muni?
The pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston aircraft unless current local guidance says otherwise. That is 2,092 ft MSL using the listed field elevation.
Is O53 towered or untowered?
O53 is untowered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Does Medford Muni have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for O53. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest procedure list before you fly.
What is the longest runway at O53?
The only runway is 17/35. It is 3,007 ft long with an asphalt surface.
How do I get clearance delivery for O53?
For clearance delivery, contact Vance Approach at 580-213-6765. If Vance Approach is closed, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.
Are the runway lights at O53 pilot-controlled?
Yes. The medium intensity runway lights on 17/35 are activated by the CTAF from dusk to dawn.
Is there anything near the airport a pilot should watch for?
Yes. A 100-foot refinery is located about 1 NM southwest of the airport. Keep that in mind for traffic scanning and departure planning.
Which FBOs are on the field at O53?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.

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