Taylor County

MDZ · KMDZ · Medford, WI · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,478 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,000 ft 09/27
Runways
2
Mag var
0E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:36 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:14 AM11:14Z
Sunrise06:43 AM11:43Z
Sunset07:07 PM00:07Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:36 PM00:36Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:36 PM → 06:14 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:07 PM → 05:43 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 066°downwind 336°base 246°final 156°45° entry16273409

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
156° mag · 156° true
Dimensions
4,435 × 75 ft
TPA
2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 336°) on the 45° at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
1,459 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
37 ft
TDZ elevation
1,459 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

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

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.025

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
124.4 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
317.7MOSINEE RCAG (LOW)

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

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KMDZ / MDZ
Coordinates
45.1013, -90.3002
Elevation
1,478 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
0E
Sectional chart
GREEN BAY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 119.025 · ☎ 715-678-6030
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
GREEN BAY · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MDZ
Attendance
ALL 0800-1600
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1965/10
Distance from city
3 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 09, 27 & 34; PAPI RWY 09, 27, 16 & 34; MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 09/27 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 09: 4-light PAPI (left) · 27: 4-light PAPI (left) · 16: 2-light PAPI (left) · 34: 2-light PAPI (left).

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, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
TAYLOR COUNTY
TAYLOR COUNTY COURTHOUSE, MEDFORD, WI
715-748-1460
Manager
PATRICK COLWELL
W5125 APPLE AVE, MEDFORD, WI
715-678-2152
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • FOR TAKE OFF ON RY 34 LEFT TURN AFTER 1000 FT 'AGL.
  • SEASONAL BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 09, 27 & 34; PAPI RWY 09, 27, 16 & 34; MIRL RWY 16/34 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 09/27 PRESET TO LOW SS-SR; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT - CTAF.

Fuel

  • SELF SVC FUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Contact

  • EMAIL ADDRESS: AIRPORT@CO.TAYLOR.WI.US

Attendance

  • FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 715-560-1018.
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About KMDZ

Taylor County (MDZ · KMDZ) is an airport in Medford, WI, at 1,478 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMDZ, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMDZ have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KMDZ?

Taylor County has 2 runways; the longest is 6,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMDZ?

Taylor County is in Medford, WI, at an elevation of 1,478 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.1013, -90.3002.

More about KMDZ

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