Madisonville Municipal

51R · Madisonville, TX · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
286 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,205 ft 01/19
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 51R. Nearby reporting stations: KUTS (21 NM), KCFD (23 NM), KCLL (29 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:50 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:45 AM11:45Z
Sunrise07:10 AM12:10Z
Sunset07:26 PM00:26Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:50 PM00:50Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:50 PM → 06:45 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:26 PM → 06:10 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 098°downwind 008°base 278°final 188°45° entry1901

RWY 19LEFT traffic

Heading
188° mag · 190° true
Dimensions
3,205 × 60 ft
TPA
1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 008°) on the 45° at 1,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 19
Threshold elev
286 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 76 ft, 201 ft from threshold, 206 ft L of centerline
TDZ elevation
286 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 4k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
134.8 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.6COLLEGE STATION RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

LOA 110.80 · CLL 113.30 · TNV 115.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LOA · Leona VORTAC 110.80 · 45X Low r168° / 12.7 NM
CLL · College Station VORTAC 113.30 · 80X Low r044° / 30.4 NM
TNV · Navasota VOR/DME 115.90 · 106X High r000° / 37.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
51R
Coordinates
30.9128, -95.9520
Elevation
286 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
HOUSTON
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
HOUSTON (ZHU)
Flight service (FSS)
MONTGOMERY COUNTY · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
CXO
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1979/05
Distance from city
3 SW

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 17,999 ft MSL · DAILY SR-SS AND OCCASIONAL NIGHTS

Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Fuel available
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF MADISONVILLE
210 W. COTTONWOOD, MADISONVILLE, TX
936-348-2748
Manager
KELCEY YOUNG
210 W. COTTONWOOD, MADISONVILLE, TX
936-307-3997
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • AIRPORT GATE LOCKED FROM 2200-0600 CALL 936-348-2748.
  • FOR CD CTC HOUSTON ARTCC AT 281-230-5622.

Obstructions

  • 40 FT TREES, 0-199 FT DSTC,188 FT L/R.
  • 35 FT TREES, 0-199 FT DSTC,188 FT L/R.
  • CONTROLLING OBSTRUCTION EXCEEDS A 45 DEGREE SLOPE

Contact

  • CITYMANAGER@CI.MADISONVILLE.TX.US

Nearby airports

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About 51R

Madisonville Municipal (51R) is an airport in Madisonville, TX, at 286 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,205 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 51R, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 51R have a control tower?

No. Madisonville Municipal is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 51R?

Madisonville Municipal has 1 runway; the longest is 3,205 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 51R?

Madisonville Municipal is in Madisonville, TX, at an elevation of 286 ft MSL. Coordinates: 30.9128, -95.9520.

More about 51R

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 51R in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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