KMDH · MDH
Southern Illinois Airport
Murphysboro, IllinoisElevation 411 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
18L/36R
RWY 18L181°T
Landing length (LDA)6,506 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,506 / 6,506 / 6,506 ft
ILSILS
Approach lightsMALSR
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 36R1°T
Landing length (LDA)6,506 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,506 / 6,506 / 6,506 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
06/24
RWY 0661°T
Landing length (LDA)4,163 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,163 / 4,163 / 4,163 ft
REILYes
VGSIVASI (V4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 24241°T
Landing length (LDA)4,163 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,163 / 4,163 / 4,163 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4R)
Traffic patternLeft
18R/36L
RWY 18R181°T
Landing length (LDA)3,498 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,498 / 3,498 / 3,498 ft
VGSIPAPI (PSIL)
RWY 36L1°T
Landing length (LDA)3,498 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA3,498 / 3,498 / 3,498 ft
VGSIPAPI (PSIL)
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Southern Illinois Airport is in Murphysboro, Illinois. Field elevation 411 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerALYSSA CONNELL
Manager phone618-529-1721
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKMDH / MDH
SectionalST LOUIS
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionIllinois
CountryUnited States
Coordinates37.7781, -89.2520
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF125.350
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES
Communications
119.85
ATIS
ATIS
125.3
KANSAS CITY CNTR
CNTR
125.35
CTAF
CTAF
121.8
GND
GND
125.35
CARBONDALE TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
›RSTRD TO ACFT 12500 LBS OR LESS UNLESS PPR WITH ATCT.
›39 FT MKD PLINE 1872 FT FM RWY 192 FT L OF CNTRLN. APCH RATIO 42:1.
›PCR VALUE: 270/F/D/X/T
›PCR VALUE: 350/F/D/X/T
›RWY 06/24 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›RWY 18R/36L NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
›HIGH STUDENT TRNG ACTVTY.
›PCR VALUE: 40/F/D/X/T
›CLSD TO SKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 9 PSGR SEATS. UNSKED ACR OPS GTR THAN 30 PSGR SEATS RQR 24 HR PPR - CALL AMGR MON-FRI.
›UNUSBL BYD 6 DEG RIGHT OF COURSE. PVASI OTS INDEF.
›RWY 6 & RWY 18R-36L INTERSECT; VERIFY CORRECT COMPASS HDG FOR RWY 6 DEP.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 18L; VASI RWY 06; PAPI RWY 24 & 36R; MIRL RWY 06/24; HIRL RWY 18L/36R - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 18L/36R PRESET MED INTST; INCREASE INTST - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD 18R/36L LTG BY REQUEST ONLY - CALL 618-534-3662.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KMDH have a METAR?
Yes. KMDH is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KMDH have a TAF?
When KMDH issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KMDH?
KMDH sits at 411 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KMDH?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.