SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KMDH)
Carbondale/Murphysboro, Illinois · Jackson County · 3 miles NW of city
Airport information
FAA identifierMDH
ICAO identifierKMDH
Elevation411.2 ft MSL
Latitude37.77808° N
Longitude89.25203° W
Magnetic variation1W
AirspaceClass D (CLASS D SVC 0700-2100; OTHER TIMES CLASS G)
NPIAS categoryGeneral Aviation · Regional
Based aircraft84
Annual enplanements279
Planned development (2025–29)$13,532,744
Sectional chartST LOUIS
ARTCCKansas City Center
Flight ServiceSaint Louis
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
Activated1950/09
Fuel available100LL, A
TowerATCT
BeaconWG
Landing feeNo
Wind indicatorYes
NOTAM facilityMDH
AttendedALL / ALL / ALL
ManagerAlyssa Connell
Manager phone618-529-1721
Runways
| Runway | Dimensions | Surface | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 4,163 × 100 ft | Asphalt (fair) | 06: V4L · 24: P4R |
| 18L/36R | 6,506 × 100 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 18L: MALSR · 36R: P4L |
| 18R/36L | 3,498 × 60 ft | Asphalt (excellent) | 18R: PSIL · 36L: PSIL |
ILS approaches: 18L (CAT I)
Radio frequencies
| Use | Frequency | Call |
|---|---|---|
| MARION RCAG | 127.475 | SOUTHERN |
| MARION RCAG | 346.275 | SOUTHERN |
| ATIS | 119.725 | SOUTHERN |
| GND/P | 121.8 | SOUTHERN |
| UNICOM | 122.95 | — |
| CTAF | 125.35 | — |
| LCL/P | 125.35 | SOUTHERN |
| LCL/S | 126.25 | SOUTHERN |
| LCL/P | 322.4 | SOUTHERN |
Weather stations
- ASOS · 618-529-1821
Airport remarks
- 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.
- BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
- HIGH STUDENT TRNG ACTVTY.
- 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.
- RSTRD TO ACFT 12500 LBS OR LESS UNLESS PPR WITH ATCT.
- PCR VALUE: 350/F/D/X/T
- PCR VALUE: 270/F/D/X/T
Data from the FAA National Airspace System Resources (NASR) 28-day subscription. For flight planning, always consult current official publications, NOTAMs, and charts.

