VFR · Visual Flight Rules
Madison Municipal Airport
General Aviation Airport · Madison, SD, United States
Conditions are good for visual flight at Madison Municipal Airport. It's 63°F with 45% humidity. Winds from 340° at 5 kt. Skies are clear.
ICAOKMDSIATAXMDLOCALMDS
Zulu · UTC--:--:--Aviation standard time
Local · UTC-6--:--:--Approx. (from longitude)
Elevation1,718ft524 m
Longest runway5,000ft1,524 m
Runways21 lighted
Coordinates44.02, -97.0944°00'57.6"N 97°05'09.2"W
ClassGeneral AviationNo scheduled service
Current weather
63°F17°C · Dew 41°FVFR — Visual Flight Rules
340° @ 5 kt
- Visibility10+ sm
- CeilingSky clear
- Humidity45%
- Altimeter30.27 inHg
- Pressure1025.1 hPa
- GustsNone
Runway winds
33★ Best
Headwind5 kt
Crosswind1 kt from R
15
Tailwind5 kt
Crosswind1 kt from L
Wind components are computed from the reported surface wind and true runway headings. Actual runway selection is made by the airport and ATC — always consult official information.
Quick answers
- What is the weather at Madison Municipal Airport (KMDS) right now?
- Conditions are good for visual flight at Madison Municipal Airport. It's 63°F with 45% humidity. Winds from 340° at 5 kt. Skies are clear. (observed 23:15 UTC)
- Is KMDS VFR or IFR right now?
- KMDS is currently reporting VFR (Visual Flight Rules), based on the latest METAR.
- Which runway at KMDS has the best headwind right now?
- With the wind from 340° at 5 kt, runway 33 gives a 5 kt headwind and 1 kt crosswind. ATC and the airport choose the runway actually in use.
- How many runways does Madison Municipal Airport have?
- Madison Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft (1,524 m). Field elevation is 1,718 ft.
- What time is sunrise and sunset at KMDS?
- On 2026-10-04, sunrise is at 12:30 UTC and sunset at 00:03 UTC; civil twilight ends at 00:32 UTC.
- Are there delays at KMDS right now?
- The FAA currently reports no ground stops, delay programs or closures at KMDS.
Runways
15/33◐ lit
03/21
Radio frequencies
UNICOM122.80CTAF/UNICOM
Center132.05MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
Frequencies (MHz) come from the OurAirports community dataset and can lag official changes. Confirm against the current chart supplement or AIP before flight.
Nearby navaids
Distance and true bearing from the airport reference point