Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH) Aviation Weather, METAR, TAF & ATIS Alerts
Live aviation weather for Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro, IL, including METAR, TAF, flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling, altimeter, runway crosswinds, and Telegram airport alerts.
Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH) is a regional airport serving Murphysboro, IL at 411 ft. KMDH reports its own METAR — decoded live on this page as flight category, wind, visibility, ceiling and altimeter. Its 6 runways (06, 18L, 18R, 24) — longest 6,506 ft — are checked against the current wind in the crosswind table below. The official FAA airport diagram is at the bottom of the page. Track KMDH in the ATIS Alerts Telegram bot to get a message when a new METAR changes the picture — flight category, wind, or ceiling past your selected minimums.
Current pilot readout for KMDH
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Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
Use this section to quickly compare current wind alignment across available runways at KMDH. This is intended as a planning aid only and should not replace official performance calculations or pilot judgment.
Current wind is calm — calm wind is not a factor for runway selection, and with no wind there is no head/tail or crosswind component to compute. Live numbers return automatically once a report includes a wind direction.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | 4,163 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 18L | 6,506 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 18R | 3,498 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 24 | 4,163 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 36L | 3,498 ft | ASP | — | — |
| 36R | 6,506 ft | ASP | — | — |
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24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 13 h: wind 5→4 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
KMDH weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast — drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Live weather radar around Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro, IL: the NOAA/NWS NEXRAD composite updates about every five minutes, with NOAA lightning strike density overlaid. The loop plays the past 50 minutes, then continues into a future-radar forecast (+1 to +4 hours, NOAA HRRR model) so you can see where precipitation around KMDH is headed.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © OpenStreetMap © CARTO
Forecast frames (amber label) are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Lightning strike density appears as a blue-white glow when strikes are detected in view. Radar and lightning coverage are limited in parts of Alaska, Hawaii, and offshore areas. Not for navigation.
Pilot reports (PIREPs) within 100 NM of KMDH
Reported by pilots in flight over the past 6 hours — via aviationweather.gov.
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ARG UA /OV ARG360040/TM 0026/FL195/TP CRJ2/TA 07/IC TRACE MIX 195-215/RM ZME
ARG UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV ARG360040Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0026Reported at 00:26 UTC.FL195Altitude: 19,500 ft MSL.TP CRJ2Aircraft type reporting.TA 07Outside air temperature, °C.IC TRACE MIX 195-215Icing: trace mix 19,500–21,500 ft.RM ZMERemarks.Show raw report
MWA UA /OV MWA110030/TM 0020/FL220/TP PA46/TA UNKN/IC LGT RIME/RM ZKC/FDC/CW
MWA UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV MWA110030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0020Reported at 00:20 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP PA46Aircraft type reporting.TA UNKNOutside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZKC/FDC/CWRemarks.Show raw report
EVV UA /OV PXV180030/TM 0011/FL220/TP PA46/TA M10/IC LGT RIME/RM ZME
EVV UAHeader — reporting station and UA: a routine pilot report.OV PXV180030Location — fix or navaid, optionally with a radial and distance in NM.TM 0011Reported at 00:11 UTC.FL220Altitude: 22,000 ft MSL.TP PA46Aircraft type reporting.TA M10Outside air temperature, °C.IC LGT RIMEIcing: light rime.RM ZMERemarks.⚠️ PIREPs are unverified pilot reports. Not for operational use — conditions change between reports.
Recent aviation weather trends at KMDH
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, KMDH reported mostly VFR across 15 observations, with 0 flight-category changes. Wind most often came from the NW.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
- 18L/18R
- 40%
- 24
- 22%
- 36L/36R
- 21%
- 06
- 17%
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Airport facts
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- Regional airport
- ICAO
- KMDH
- IATA
- MDH
- FAA LID
- MDH
- City
- Murphysboro
- State
- Illinois
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 411 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.7781, -89.2520
- Runways
- 6
- Longest runway
- 6,506 ft
- Weather reporting
- Reports METAR
- TAF
- Nearest KCGI
- ATIS
- 119.85 MHz
- CTAF
- 125.35 MHz
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Next sunset
- 19h 1m
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Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
9 airports+3 more within 25 NM
25–50 NM
7 airports+1 more within 50 NM
50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
RC flying fields nearby
AMA model-aircraft club fields around this airport — live wind, crosswind & flyability on each page.
- Sky Squires RC - Sioux Dr — Marion, IL · 19 mi
- Sky Squires RC Club - Chaney Rd — Crab Orchard Precinct, IL · 26 mi
- Rend Lake RC Club - College Gym — Ina, IL · 30 mi
Historical Flying Weather
2006–2025 · ATIS Alerts Flying Weather Index
Based on historical observations from 2006–2025, KMDH reported VFR conditions during about 80.4% of valid daylight observations, with an estimated 265 VFR flying days a year. June had the most VFR weather; December had the most instrument conditions. Surface winds averaged 6.1 kt, calm 19.7% of the time.
Full historical breakdown
Flight category by month
| Month | VFR % | MVFR % | IFR % | LIFR % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67.9 | 21.1 | 6.9 | 4.0 |
| Feb | 72.0 | 18.0 | 7.3 | 2.6 |
| Mar | 76.6 | 16.6 | 5.1 | 1.6 |
| Apr | 84.6 | 10.7 | 3.5 | 1.2 |
| May | 83.2 | 11.7 | 3.8 | 1.3 |
| Jun | 89.3 | 7.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 |
| Jul | 84.9 | 9.6 | 3.3 | 2.2 |
| Aug | 82.5 | 9.8 | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Sep | 77.3 | 11.1 | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| Oct | 79.9 | 10.7 | 6.1 | 3.3 |
| Nov | 77.3 | 14.3 | 5.3 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 64.8 | 23.8 | 8.0 | 3.5 |
Average wind by month
| Month | Mean wind (kt) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 7.6 kt |
| Feb | 7.7 kt |
| Mar | 8.0 kt |
| Apr | 7.7 kt |
| May | 6.1 kt |
| Jun | 5.3 kt |
| Jul | 4.3 kt |
| Aug | 3.7 kt |
| Sep | 3.9 kt |
| Oct | 5.5 kt |
| Nov | 6.4 kt |
| Dec | 7.0 kt |
Historical summary of past observations — not a forecast or safety rating. Always check the current METAR, TAF, and a weather briefing before flight.
KMDH airport diagram
Official FAA taxiway and runway layout. Tap to zoom.
The FAA airport diagram for Southern Illinois Airport in Murphysboro, IL shows the runway and taxiway layout across 6 runways, ramp areas, and hold-short positions — review it before taxiing at an unfamiliar field.
Official FAA airport diagram · d-TPP cycle 2608 · Not for navigation. Download the official FAA PDF ↗
KMDH weather — frequently asked
What runways are available at KMDH?+
KMDH has 6 runways — 06, 18L, 18R, 24, 36L, 36R; the longest is 6,506 ft. This page computes the live crosswind for each runway end from the current wind.
Does KMDH report its own weather?+
Yes — Southern Illinois Airport has its own weather station and publishes METAR observations, which this page decodes live.
Does KMDH have a TAF?+
No — KMDH does not publish its own TAF. The nearest TAF station is KCGI, about 37 nm away.
Does KMDH broadcast D-ATIS?+
No — KMDH does not broadcast D-ATIS. Alerts for KMDH from the ATIS Alerts bot (@atisalerts_bot) are based on its METAR instead.
Where can I find the KMDH airport diagram?+
The official FAA airport diagram for Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH) is shown on this page — it maps the runway and taxiway layout, ramps, and hold-short lines. Tap it to zoom, or download the official FAA PDF free from the link under the diagram (updated every 28-day FAA charting cycle).
Pilot PIREPs for Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Southern Illinois Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
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