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Southern Illinois Airport (MDH)

  • General
  • Type: Airport, Status: Operational, Acivation Date: 09/01/1950, Runways: 3, Land Area Covered By Airport: 920 acres, Ownership: Publicly owned, Facility Use: Open to public, Site Number: 04477.*A, Location ID: MDH, Region: Great Lakes, District Office: CHI, Unicom Frequency: 122.950 MHz, Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF): 125.350 MHz, Aeronautical sectional chart: St Louis, Tie-In FSS: No, Tie-In FSS ID: STL, Tie-In FSS Name: Saint Louis, Tie-In FSS Toll-Free Number: 1-800-WX-BRIEF, Elevation: 411 ft, Elevation determination method: Surveyed, Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2012-06-09), Air traffic control tower: Yes, Boundary ARTCC (FAA) computer ID: ZCK, Boundary ARTCC ID: ZKC, Boundary ARTCC Name: Kansas City, Airspace Determination: No Objection, Certification Type & Date: IV A U 10/1974, Federal Agreements: NGY, NOTAM Service: Yes, NOTAM Facility ID: MDH, Last Inspection Date: 09/12/2014, Inspection Group: FAA airports field personnel, Inspection Method: Federal
  • Location
  • State: Illinois, County: Jackson, City: Murphysboro, GPS (Degrees): Lat: 37° 46' 41.100'', Lng: -89° 15' 07.300'', GPS (Seconds): Lat: 37.778083, Lng: -89.252028, GPS determination method: Estimated, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (2012-06-09), Distance from central business district: 3 mi (NW) Find on map
  • Owner
  • Southern Illinois Arpt Auth, Po Box 1086, Carbondale, Il 62903, 618-529-1721
  • Manager
  • Gary R. Shafer, P O Box 1086, Carbondale, Il 62903, 618-529-1721
  • Operations
  • Period: 12/31/2012 - 12/31/2013, Commercial Operations: 12, Air Taxi Operations: 809, Itinerant Operations: 30,896, Local Operations: 59,378, Military Operations: 107
  • Aircraft
  • Single Engine Aircraft: 66, Multi Engine Aircraft: 7, Jet Engine Aircraft: 1, Helicopters: 2, Ultralight Aircraft: 1
  • Additional
  • Fuel Types: 100LLA, Magnetic Variation: 1W (Year 2010), Beacon Color: Clear-green (lighted land airport), Lighting Schedule: See Rmk, Beacon Schedule: Ss-Sr, Airframe repair service availability/type: Major, Power Plant repair service availability/type: Major, Customs Airport Of Entry: No, Customs Landing Rights: No, Military/civil joint use agreement: No, Military Landing Rights: Yes, Non-Commercial Landing Fee: No, Transient storage: HGR,TIE, Wind direction indicator: Y-L, Segmented circle airport marker system: Yes, Other services: AMB, CARGO, CHTR, INSTR, RNTL, SALES
  • Remarks
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD RY 18L/36R PRESET MED INTST; TO INCREASE INTST & ACTVT VASI RY 06; PAPI RY24; MIRL RY 06/24; MALSR RY 18L; VASI RY 36R; HIRL RY 18L/36R - CTAF. WHEN ATCT CLSD 18R/36L & PVASI RY 18R & 36L BY REQUEST ONLY - CALL 618-534-3662.

Runway 1

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 06, True Alignment: 61, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 37° 46' 31.885'', Lng: -89° 15' 31.686'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 37.775524, Lng: -89.258802, Physical Elevation: 411 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 48.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 411.2 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 8, Object Height: 58 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 687.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 243L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.2, Take-Off Run Available: 4,164 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 4,164 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 4,164 ft, Landing Distance Available: 4,164 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 24, True Alignment: 241, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 37° 46' 52.046'', Lng: -89° 14' 46.477'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 37.781124, Lng: -89.246244, Physical Elevation: 405 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 25.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 408.7 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: P4R, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.2, Take-Off Run Available: 4,164 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 4,164 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 4,164 ft, Landing Distance Available: 4,164 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012)

Runway 2

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 18L, True Alignment: 181, Instrument Landing System (ILS) Type: Instrument landing system, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 37° 47' 18.865'', Lng: -89° 14' 52.562'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 37.788574, Lng: -89.247934, Physical Elevation: 404 ft, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 407.1 ft, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Approach Light System: MALSR, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: PIR, Object Clear Slope: 50, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 6,506 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 6,506 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 6,506 ft, Landing Distance Available: 6,506 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 36R, True Alignment: 1, Right Traffic Pattern: No, Runway Markings Type: Non-precision instrument, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 37° 46' 14.562'', Lng: -89° 14' 54.293'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 37.770712, Lng: -89.248415, Physical Elevation: 397 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 69.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.04 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 405.5 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: V4L, Runway Visual Range Equipment (RVR): Midfield, Runway End Identifier Lights (REIL): Yes, Centerline Lights: No, Touchdown Lights: No, Controlling Object Description: POLE, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Other than utility, Object Clear Slope: 21, Object Height: 46 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1169.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 228L ft, Runway End Gradient: 0.1, Take-Off Run Available: 6,506 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 6,506 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 6,506 ft, Landing Distance Available: 6,506 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012)

Runway 3

  • Base End
  • Base End ID: 18R, True Alignment: 181, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 37° 46' 47.051'', Lng: -89° 15' 30.520'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 37.779736, Lng: -89.258478, Physical Elevation: 405 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 27.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 411.2 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: PSIL, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 24, Object Height: 52 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 1463.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 56R ft, Take-Off Run Available: 3,498 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 3,498 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 3,498 ft, Landing Distance Available: 3,498 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012)
  • Reciprocal End
  • Reciprocal End ID: 36L, True Alignment: 1, Runway Markings Type: Basic, Markings Condition: Good, Physical GPS (Degrees): Lat: 37° 46' 12.475'', Lng: -89° 15' 31.440'', Physical GPS (Seconds): Lat: 37.770132, Lng: -89.258733, Physical Elevation: 410 ft, Threshold Crossing Height: 25.0 ft, Glide Path Angle: 0.03 °, Elevation At Touchdown Zone: 411.2 ft, Visual Glide Slope Indicators: PSIL, Controlling Object Description: TREES, FAA FAR Part 77 Category: Utility runway with a visual approach, Object Clear Slope: 26, Object Height: 80 ft, Object Distance From Runway: 2320.0 ft, Object Offset From Runway: 30L ft, Take-Off Run Available: 3,498 ft, Take-Off Distance Available: 3,498 ft, Actual Stop Distance Available: 3,498 ft, Landing Distance Available: 3,498 ft, Position Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012), Touchdown Zone Elevation Source: 3RD PARTY SURVEY (06/09/2012)

National Wildlife Strike Incidents

2015-08-03
Remains Collected: Yes, Remains Sent: No, Runway: 18L/36R, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Horned lark, Size: Small, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Remarks: NO REPORTED DAMAGE OR OF THE INCIDENT BY PILOTS OR TOWER. FOUND ON 18L/36R NORTH END DURING MORNING PART 139 INSPECTION. ID'D AS HORNED LARK AND PHOTO TAKEN. BIRD COLLECTED AND REMOVED.
2013-05-14
Time: Night (11:00), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-310 (Airplane), Mass: 2251 - 5700 kg, Engines: 2, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18L, Above Ground: 25 ft, Speed: 80 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 1, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Red-tailed hawk, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7-E
Comments: xxxx-x-xx-xxxxxx OPERATOR / OWNER = SOUTHER ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Remarks: ON FLARE, STRUCK HAWK ON LT WING. NO DMG TO A/C OTHER THAN SOME PAINT SCRAPED OFF.
2013-02-14
Time: Night (19:10), Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N95670, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36R, Above Ground: 1000 ft, Speed: 85 knots, Phase of Flight: Descent, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Damage: Substantial, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPERATOR / OWNER = BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY DBA.
Remarks: DMG SUSTAINED ON L/E OF RT WING. POSSIBLE RIB-NOSE DMG. NO INJURIES. FLT WAS TERMINATED SAFELY.
2006-06-08
Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-172 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6289F, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Climb, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - medium, Size: Medium, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged windshield, Effect On Flight: Precautionary Landing, Report Type: Other
Comments: OPER = SOUTHERN ILLLINOIS UNIV SOURCE = FAA ASIAS BRIEF REPT (x/xx/xx UPDATED EFFECT ON FLT)
Remarks: PILOT WAS PRACTICING NIGHT TAKE OFFS AND LANDINGS. DURING CLIMB A BIRD DAMAGED THE FRONT WINDSHLD AND KNOCKED OFF THE PILOT'S HEADSET. PILOT DECLARED AN EMERGENCY FOR LDG. NO INJURIES REPTD.
2004-08-30
Time: Day (09:30), Sky: No Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N4915H, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 36R, Above Ground: 1100 ft, Speed: 90 knots, Phase of Flight: Approach, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 1, Species: Unknown bird - small, Size: Small, Pilot warned of birds/wildlife: No, Strikes/Damages: Struck Wing or Rotor, Effect On Flight: None, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV
Remarks: NO DMG. EFFECT ON FLT REPTD AS NONE AND PRECAUTIONARY LANDING. BIRD REPTD AS SPARROW/ROBIN.
2000-10-31
Time: Night (22:26), Sky: Overcast, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N6422Q, Remains Collected: No, Runway: 18L, Speed: 65 knots, Phase of Flight: Take-off run, Birds Struck: 1, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Fuselage, Struck & Damaged Tail, Effect On Flight: Aborted Take-off, Out Of Service: 2600 h, Repair Costs: $1500, Other Costs: $3760, Report Type: FAA Form 5200-7
Comments: OPER = SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ARPT AUTHORITY
Remarks: A/C WAS STRUCK BY DEER THAT RAN INTO RHS OF A/C. A/C TAXIED TO RAMP. DEER DISPOSED OF.
1993-10-25
Time: Day, Sky: Some Cloud, Precipation: None, Operator: Business, Aircraft: C-152 (Airplane), Mass: <= 2,250 kg, Engines: 1, Power Type: Reciprocating engine (piston), Registration: N93689, Remains Collected: No, Phase of Flight: Landing Roll, Birds Seen: 2-10, Birds Struck: 2-10, Species: White-tailed deer, Size: Large, Damage: Minor, Strikes/Damages: Struck & Damaged Other, Part Not Reptd, Report Type: AAIPN-1
Comments: OPERATOR = SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIV. PILOT SCOTT STOKER, RRx CANDLETREE APT. xB, CARBONDALE, IL xxxxx.
Remarks: DURING INSTRUCTION T/O & LANDING, SEVERAL DEER RAY ONTO RY. 2 WERE KILLED. MINOR DAMAGE TO A/C.
FAA Registered Aircraft: 58 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Murphysboro)

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