KMLI

VFR

QUAD CITIES INTL

MOLINE · ILLINOIS

Elev
589.6'
Longest RWY
10,002'09/27
Tower
05:30–22:30
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR01:52Z
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Before you fly into KMLI
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
05:30–22:30 local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,589.6'
MSL · field 589.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +13 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KMLI

Current METAR

Observed 01:52Z

KMLI 280152Z 28013G21KT 10SM FEW026 17/13 A2963 RMK AO2 PK WND 27027/0115 PRESRR SLP032 T01720128
Wind
280° @ 13G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.63 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,331 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
3 NM S
VFR sectional
CHICAGO
ARTCC
ZAU · CHICAGO
NOTAM facility
MLI (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BENJAMIN LEISCHNER
Address
2200 GEORGE KIRK DR.; SUITE 100, MOLINE IL 61265

Flight service · Hours

FSS IKK
KANKAKEE1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • ALL

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Clearance / Ground
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure
Other

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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280° · 13 kt
RWY 27
270°M
Head/Tail
+13 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 270° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,590 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored90° / 270°10,002 ftCONCStandard L
13/31126° / 306°7,301 ftASPH-CONCStandard L
05/2348° / 228°3,514 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0910,002'10,002'10,002'10,002'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
2710,002'10,002'10,002'10,002'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR207', tree, 8959' from thr, 1743' R of cntrln, slope 42
137,301'7,301'7,032'7,032'PAPI 4-box left(3°)45', tree, 1665' from thr, 271' R of cntrln, slope 32
317,301'7,301'6,954'6,432'PAPI 4-box left(3°)173', tree, 5522' from thr, 559' R of cntrln, slope 30
053,514'3,514'3,514'3,514'PAPI 4-box left(4°)
233,514'3,514'3,514'3,514'PAPI 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 · 2

RWY 09
LD · CAT I
MLI
110.5
RWY 27
LD · CAT I
GEQ
110.5
ILS OR LOC RWY 09
KMLI · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AVNCS,CARGO,CHTR,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
Yes
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

  • Birds and migratory fowl are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • When the tower is closed, activate and increase intensity of runway and taxiway lighting, MALSR on runway 9 and runway 27, and REIL on runway 13 and runway 31 by using the CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL self-serve fuel pump is located in the T-hangar area and is open 24 hours a day.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 05/23The pavement classification rating value for runway 05/23 is 350 rigid commercial wide taxiway.Show FAA
  • 09/27The pavement classification rating value for runway 09/27 is 750 rigid commercial wide taxiway.Show FAA
  • 13/31The pavement classification rating value for runway 13/31 is 590 rigid commercial wide taxiway.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 31There is a 140-foot power pole located 5,836 feet from the runway end and 415 feet to the right. The clearance slope is 41 to 1 based on the displaced threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Aircraft rescue and fire fighting index C is available on request. For 24-hour prior permission, call the airport manager at (309) 757-1739.Show FAA
  • Landing fees apply for transient aircraft 12,500 pounds and greater.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMLI

Answer card
ICAO
KMLI
Name
QUAD CITIES INTL
Location
MOLINE, ILLINOIS
Elevation
589.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,589.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · 0530-2230
Total runways
3
Longest runway
09/27 · 10,002 ft
Published ILS approaches
2
Published frequencies
15
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 13 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

Quad Cities Intl is in Moline, Illinois. The field elevation is 589.6 ft MSL. It has three runways. The longest is 10,002 ft on 09/27. The airport is towered. Tower hours are 0530-2230. Two ILS approaches are published for runway ends 09 and 27.

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field sits in a busy metro area, so expect normal tower coordination and pay attention to traffic flow near the Class D environment. Birds and migratory fowl are reported on and near the airport. That matters on departure and arrival.

QCIA Airport Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Elliott Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. A 24-hour self-serve 100LL pump is in the T-hangar area. When the tower is closed, lighting can be activated and brightened by using CTAF. That includes runway and taxiway lights. MALSR on 09 and 27 can also be activated that way. REIL on 13 and 31 is handled the same way. Runway 31 has a published power pole obstruction note near the departure path. Check the current Chart Supplement if you plan a departure from that end.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KMLI?
Runway 09/27 is the longest. It is 10,002 ft long and has ILS approaches on both ends.
What is the pattern altitude at KMLI?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless ATC or the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What are the tower hours at Quad Cities Intl?
The tower is open from 0530 to 2230. Outside those hours, use CTAF for lighting activation and normal non-towered procedures.
Which ILS approaches are available at KMLI?
There are two ILS approaches. They serve runway ends 09 and 27.
Which FBOs are on the field at KMLI?
QCIA Airport Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Elliott Aviation is also on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is 100LL self-serve available at KMLI?
Yes. The facts say a 24-hour self-serve 100LL pump is located in the T-hangar area.
Are there any runway or departure concerns at KMLI?
Runway 31 has a published power pole obstruction note near the departure path. Check the current Chart Supplement before using that end.
Does KMLI have lighting available when the tower is closed?
Yes. The runway and taxiway lights can be activated and increased in intensity by using CTAF. MALSR on 09 and 27 and REIL on 13 and 31 are included.

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