Indianola Municipal Airport

IDL · KIDL · Indianola, MS · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
126 ft MSL
Longest runway
7,004 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:27 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunrise06:17 AM11:17Z
Sunset08:00 PM01:00Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:27 PM01:27Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:27 PM → 05:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:00 PM → 05:17 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
7,004 × 150 ft
TPA
1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 1,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
126 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 35 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 22:1 slope to clear
TDZ elevation
126 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 20k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
135.875 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.35GREENVILLE RCAG (LOW) · PINE BLUFF RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

GLH 114.25 · SQS 114.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
GLH · Greenville VOR/DME 114.25 · 89Y Low r094° / 15.4 NM
SQS · Sidon VORTAC 114.70 · 94X High r271° / 20.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KIDL
Coordinates
33.4857, -90.6789
Elevation
126 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
MEMPHIS
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MEMPHIS (ZME)
Flight service (FSS)
GREENWOOD · 122.2, 122.5 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
GWO
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/01
Distance from city
2 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart 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
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF INDIANOLA
PO BOX 269, INDIANOLA, MS
662-887-3101
Manager
BAYLOR BRYANT
BOX 662, INDIANOLA, MS
662-588-0580
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • TWY LGTS ON E-W TWY TO APN ONLY.
  • FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RWY 18/36 - CTAF.
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About KIDL

Indianola Municipal Airport (IDL · KIDL) is an airport in Indianola, MS, at 126 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 7,004 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KIDL, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KIDL have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KIDL?

Indianola Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 7,004 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KIDL?

Indianola Municipal Airport is in Indianola, MS, at an elevation of 126 ft MSL. Coordinates: 33.4857, -90.6789.

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