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Madison Municipal Airport
MDS · KMDS · XMD · Madison, SD · 1,718 ft elevation · var 4E · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KMDS / XMD
- Coordinates
- 44.0160, -97.0859
- Elevation
- 1,718 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- HURON
- NOTAM facility
- HON
- Attendance
- 7 DAYS A WEEK 0700-1800
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1965/01
- Distance from city
- 1 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-20
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:45 AM | 10:45Z |
| Sunset | 09:15 PM | 02:15Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:51 PM | 02:51Z |
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:51 PM → 05:09 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:15 PM → 04:45 AM
Plan a flight from KMDS
Runway 03/21
2,380 ft × 200 ft · Turf (Good) 03
- Heading
- 030° mag · 34° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
21
- Heading
- 210° mag · 214° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 15/33
5,000 ft × 75 ft · ASPH-CONC (Excellent) 15
- Heading
- 150° mag · 154° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
33
- Heading
- 330° mag · 334° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CNTR | 132.05 | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR |
| UNIC | 122.8 | CTAF/UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BKX · Brookings | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r208° / 20.8 NM |
| FSD · Sioux Falls | VORTAC | 115.00 | r320° / 25.7 NM |
Approaches
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 15 ↗ · amdt 0C
- RNAV (GPS) RWY 33 ↗ · amdt 0C
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Agricultural, Instruction
Ownership & management
Owner
CITY OF MADISON
116 W. CENTER, MADISON, SD
605-256-7500
Manager
MORRIS RIGGIN
1600 AIRPORT DRIVE, MADISON, SD
605-256-9774
Remarks FAA
- ULTRA-LIGHT ACTIVITY ON AND INVOF ARPT.
- GCO AVBL ON FREQ 121.725 (4 CLICKS TO MINNEAPOLIS CENTER AND 6 CLICKS TO FLT SVCS)
- FOR CD IF UNA VIA GCO CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- ACTVT MIRL RY 15/33 & REIL RY 15 & 33 - CTAF.
- RY 03 21 CLSD 1 NOV-1 APR EXCEPT WITH PPR CALL 605-256-9774.
- RY 03/21 MKD WITHBLACK & WHITE CONES.
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