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KMDS
Madison Municipal Airport · Madison
Key Facts
Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.
ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
1,718 ft / 524 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
UNIC 122.80 MHz (CTAF/UNICOM)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Madison Municipal Airport (KMDS), located in Madison, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 1,718 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.
Full Name
Madison Municipal Airport
ICAO / IATA
KMDS / XMD
Municipality
Madison
Country
Region
US-SD — South Dakota
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
1,718 ft
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Runway 15 / 33
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 5,000 ft / 1,524 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 153.7° / 333.7°
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 153.7° / 333.7°
RWY 15 (153.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 33 (333.7°)
No ILS / Visual Only
Runway 03 / 21
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,600 ft / 792 m
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 33.9° / 213.9°
Runway Width: 200 ft / 61 m
Surface Type: Grass
Heading: 33.9° / 213.9°
RWY 03 (33.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 21 (213.9°)
No ILS / Visual Only
CNTR MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
132.05 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz
Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026