Southern Illinois charts & airport diagram

Southern Illinois (MDH · KMDH) in Carbondale/Murphysboro, IL publishes 9 FAA charts, including 3 instrument approaches (ILS, RNAV (GPS)). Every one links straight to the current FAA PDF. · Open on the map

All of Southern Illinois — runways, frequencies, charts and live weather

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Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · Every chart below links straight to the current FAA PDF.

What KMDH publishes

Airport diagram

The FAA airport diagram for Southern Illinois — runways, taxiways, ramps and hold short lines. Shown in the browser above; the FAA PDF ↗ is the authoritative copy.

Instrument approaches at KMDH

Southern Illinois has 3 published instrument approaches of 2 types (ILS and RNAV (GPS)). 3 of them offer vertical guidance; ILS gives the lowest minimums.

No published approach to runway 06, 24, 18R and 36L: landing on those ends in instrument conditions means a circling approach or a visual after breaking out.

Hot spots at KMDH

The FAA publishes 2 hot spots here but no shapes, so they are not drawn on the map. Brief the descriptions against the airport diagram.

HS 1 Intersection of Rwy 06–24 and Twy A. Rwy incursion risk.
HS 2 Intersection of Rwy 06–24 and Twy C. Rwy incursion risk.

Locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions — brief them against the diagram before taxi. Source: FAA Chart Supplement, reproduced verbatim on the 56-day cycle; the numbers match the circled HS markers on the diagram.

Takeoff, alternate and surface information

Takeoff minimums are published for KMDH. Standard is 1 statute mile visibility for one and two engine aircraft (½ mile for more than two) unless this section says otherwise; Part 91 operators are not bound by them but the obstacle notes apply to everyone.
Non standard alternate minimums are published: if you file KMDH as an IFR alternate, the required forecast is higher than the default 600-2 for precision or 800-2 for non precision approaches. Check the alternate rule tool.
Land and hold short operations (LAHSO) are conducted here. The plate lists which runway intersections and the available landing distance for each; a pilot may always decline a LAHSO clearance.

All 9 charts, as a list every plate with its direct FAA link

Airport documents 3

Approaches 3

Minimums 3

Frequently asked

Where can I get the KMDH airport diagram?

The FAA publishes the Southern Illinois airport diagram as part of the d-TPP (Digital Terminal Procedures Publication), reissued every 28 days. The current one is linked on this page, along with a full-page preview.

Does KMDH have an instrument approach?

Yes. Southern Illinois has 3 published instrument approaches: ILS, RNAV (GPS). At least one offers vertical guidance.

Are there hot spots at KMDH?

Yes. The FAA publishes 2 hot spots at Southern Illinois — locations on the airport surface with a history of confusion or runway incursions. Each one's Chart Supplement description is on this page, numbered the way the airport diagram marks it.

What is the lowest approach at KMDH?

ILS to runway 18L is the approach type with the lowest published minimums at Southern Illinois. It has vertical guidance, so it is flown to a decision altitude rather than a minimum descent altitude. Actual minimums vary by aircraft category and are on the plate.

More about KMDH

Charts are the FAA d-TPP (d-TPP cycle 2609 (2026, cycle 9)) and Chart Supplement, reissued on the 28-day chart cycle and linked directly from the FAA. For planning and education only; always fly the current chart.

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