Madras Municipal Airport

S33 · MDJ · Madras, OR · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,438 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,091 ft 16/34
Runways
2
Mag var
16E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:00 PM
EventLocal (PDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:21 AM12:21Z
Sunrise05:54 AM12:54Z
Sunset08:27 PM03:27Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:00 PM04:00Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:00 PM → 05:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:27 PM → 04:54 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 074°downwind 344°base 254°final 164°45° entry16223404

RWY 16LEFT traffic

Heading
164° mag · 180° true
Dimensions
5,091 × 75 ft
TPA
3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 344°) on the 45° at 3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 16
Threshold elev
2,430 ft
Markings
nonprecision
TDZ elevation
2,434 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 75k, Double wheel 120k, Dual tandem 180k.

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
132.425

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
126.15 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
269.475REDMOND RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

DSD 117.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DSD · Deschutes VORTAC 117.60 · 123X High r356° / 25.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
S33 / MDJ
Coordinates
44.6702, -121.1550
Elevation
2,438 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
16E
Sectional chart
SEATTLE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3PT · 132.425 · ☎ 541-475-0494
ARTCC
SEATTLE (ZSE)
Flight service (FSS)
MC MINNVILLE · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MMV
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700; SAT-SUN 0900-1400
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1938/12
Distance from city
3 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 34; VASI RWY 34; MRIL RWY 16/34 - CTAF on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 34: VASI.

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
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Charter, Instruction, Parachute ops, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY
125 SW E ST., CITY HALL, CITY HALL, MADRAS, OR
541-475-2344
Manager
LORRAINE MARTINELLI
2028 NW BERG DR, MADRAS, OR
541-777-4935
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • DEER, COYOTE AND COUGAR ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC SEATTLE ARTCC AT 253-351-3694.
  • COLD TEMPERATURE AIRPORT. ALTITUDE CORRECTION REQUIRED AT OR BELOW -20C.

Runways

  • TLOF DIMENSIONS 100 X 100. FATO DIMENSIONS 162 X 162. SAFETY AREA DIMENSIONS 24 X 24. PRIMARY INGRESS/EGRESS; 164/344 DEGS.
  • RY 04/22 MKD WITH WHITE REFLECTORS.

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 34; VASI RWY 34; MRIL RWY 16/34 - CTAF

Obstructions

  • +5 FT FENCE 190 FT FM RY END 228 FT R.

Nearby airports

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About S33

Madras Municipal Airport (S33 · MDJ) is an airport in Madras, OR, at 2,438 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,091 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for S33, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does S33 have a control tower?

No. Madras 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 S33?

Madras Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,091 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is S33?

Madras Municipal Airport is in Madras, OR, at an elevation of 2,438 ft MSL. Coordinates: 44.6702, -121.1550.

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