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(KMDQ) Huntsville Exec Tom Sharp Jr Field

4 ratings | 6 reviews
Huntsville, AL
(256) 828-1403

Overview

Civil
Public Use
Attendance:

Attended

Year-round,Mon-Fri/0730-2130
FAA
Year-round,Sat-Sun/0730-2000
FAA
Runways:
18/36

Runway length: 6,500 ft (1,981 m)

Elevation:
763 ft (Surveyed)
Tower:
No
Airspace:
Unknown
Fees:
Other

Click FBO link(s) below for details:
FBO Fee Details:
Executive Flight Center, Inc.
Timezone:
CDT (UTC-05:00)
Sunrise-Sunset:
5:52 am - 7:55 pm
Evening-Morning Civil Twilight:
8:23 pm
(Today)
 - 
5:24 am
(Tomorrow)
Minimum Fuel Prices:
$5.80
100LL (full)
$6.20
Jet-A-Premix/Prist (full)

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Distance To:

Huntsville Exec Tom Sharp Jr Fld


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Local Food/Lodging/Activities

MDQ
Foxrun Golf Course
Space Camp
Monte Sano State Park
Colonial Golf Club
Hardee's

Runway 18/36

Dimensions:
6,500 × 100 ft
(1,981 × 30 m)
Weight Bearing Cap:
Single wheel: 92,000 lbs
Double wheel: 139,000 lbs
Double tandem: 208,000 lbs
Surface:
asphalt, grooved, in fair condition
Runway Edge Lights:
Medium
Comments:
Pcr Value: 372/F/C/X/T
FAA
Designator:1836
Elevation: 719 ft 763.2 ft
Heading: 185° magnetic
181° true
005° magnetic
001° true
Gradient: 0.68% up 0.68% down
Traffic Pattern: Left Pattern Right Pattern
Markings: precision, in Good condition non-precision, in Good condition
Approach Lighting:
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
  • Runway end identifier: REIL is present
  • Visual glide slope: 4-Light/Left-Side PAPI
Displaced Threshold:n/an/a
ILS/LOC: ILS/DME n/a
Obstructions:

Trees, 176 ft Left ft of center, 34 ft high, 1,014 ft from end, 23:1 clearance slope

n/a
Comments:n/an/a

TFRs

Location: MDQ
Please verify all content below using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.
TFR count: 0
No TFRs were found for KMDQ. Please verify using the FAA TFR Search Site or with a flight briefer.

NOTAMs

Location: MDQ
Please verify all content below using the FAA NOTAM Search Site or with a flight briefer.
NOTAM count: 2
Number:Start Date:
(UTC)
End Date:
(UTC)
Condition:
3/1877 10/06/2023 1958
IAP HUNTSVILLE EXEC TOM SHARP JR FLD, HUNTSVILLE, AL. ILS OR LOC RWY 18, AMDT 1C... S-LOC 18 CAT C/D VISIBIL…
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3/4102 10/11/2023 1810
IAP HUNTSVILLE EXEC TOM SHARP JR FLD, HUNTSVILLE, AL. RNAV (GPS) RWY 36, AMDT 1C... RWY 36 HELICOPTER VISIBI…
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Additional Remarks

For Cd If Una Via Gco, CTC Huntsville Approach at 256-542-2098. When Approach Clsd CTC Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453/8449.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration
Gco Avbl on Freq 121.725 Thru Huntsville Approach & Anniston Fss.
Source:
FAA
Federal Aviation Administration

Noise Abatement

No noise abatement procedures provided by airport manager. Please check Additional Remarks section for FAA generated noise abatement procedures.

Instrument Procedures

Data Cycle:
Effective: 7/10/25 - 8/7/25

Operations & More Information

Lat/Long:
  • 34.85935, -86.55751
  • 34° 51′ 33.7″ N, 86° 33′ 27.1″ W
  • 34° 51.561′ N, 86° 33.451′ W
ARTCC:
Memphis (ZME)
App/Depart Control Facility:
HSV
Chart:
NACO: Atlanta Sectional
FSS:
Anniston (ANB)
1-800-WX-BRIEF
Wind Indicator:
Lighted
Mag Var:
04W (2015)
NOTAM Facility:
Seg Circle:
Yes
Beacon:
Present
Lighting:
Pilot Activated Lighting:
  • low intensity: 3 clicks in 3 secs
  • medium intensity: 5 clicks in 5 secs
  • high intensity: 7 clicks in 7 secs
AM
Actvt REILs Rwy 18 & 36; PAPI Rwy 18 & 36; MIRL Rwy 18/36 - CTAF.
FAA
Pattern Altitude:
No data provided. Assume 1000 AGL.
Special Operations:

Communications Card

Type:Frequency / Phone:Sector / Comments:Call Sign:
Approach/Departure 125.6 Huntsville
AWOS-3PT 120.0T
(256) 829-1242
CTAF 123.0
UNICOM 123.0

Navaids

Services

Fuel:
100LL Low-Lead, Jet A
AM
Engine Repair:
Major
AM
Airframe Repair:
Major
AM
Bottled Oxygen:
None
Bulk Oxygen:
Low
AM
Customs:
None
Transportation:
Courtesy Transportation
AM
Activities:
None Reported
Camping On Field:
None Reported

Aircraft & Activity

To view based aircraft and activity information for this airport visit the FAA's Airport Operations site: https://aspm.faa.gov/opsnet/sys/Airport.asp.

Webcams

There are no webcams listed for KMDQ. If you are aware of any webcams at or near the airport, please contact your airport manager or email airportdirectory@aopa.org.

METARs

METARs from this airport:

KMDQ
VFR
Obsv:
3:55 AM GMT
(16 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
200°
@ 8 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.13 "Hg
Temp:
27.6 °C (81.7 °F)
Dew Pt:
22.2 °C (72.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 4700' AGL
  • Broken clouds 6000' AGL
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METARs from nearby reporting stations:

KFYM
12 nm N
VFR
Obsv:
3:55 AM GMT
(16 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
210°
@ 5 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.14 "Hg
Temp:
26.0 °C (78.8 °F)
Dew Pt:
24.0 °C (75.2 °F)
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 4600' AGL
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KHSV
17 nm SW
VFR
Obsv:
3:53 AM GMT
(18 minutes ago)
Vis:
10+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 5 KT
Wx:
N/A
Altm:
30.12 "Hg
Temp:
26.7 °C (80.1 °F)
Dew Pt:
22.8 °C (73.0 °F)
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 4500' AGL
  • Broken clouds 6000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 7000' AGL
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TAFs

TAFs from nearby airports:

KHUA TAF
13 nm SW
Issued:
8:00 PM GMT
(8 hours ago)
Yesterday 8:00 PM - Today 2:00 PM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
150°
@ 9 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 3000' AGL
  • Broken clouds 3000' AGL
Wx:
Unknown, see Raw
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Today 2:00 PM - Tomorrow 2:00 AM GMT
BECMG
Vis:
4.97 SM
Wind:
VRB
@ 6 KT
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 2000' AGL
Wx:
Rainshowers
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KHSV TAF
17 nm SW
Issued:
11:20 PM GMT
(5 hours ago)
Today 12:00 AM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
Vis:
6+ SM
Wind:
180°
@ 5 KT
Cld:
  • Scattered clouds 18000' AGL
Wx:
N/A
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Today 6:00 PM - Tomorrow 12:00 AM GMT
PROB30
Vis:
4 SM
Wind:
CALM
Cld:
  • Broken clouds 10000' AGL
Wx:
Thunderstorm, Rain, Mist
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Contact Addresses

Airport Manager

Ray Meyer
360 Clyde Shelton Drive
Meridianville, AL 35759
(256) 828-1403 (Office)

Owner

Madison County Exec Airport Authority
Po Box 110
Meridianville, AL 35759
(256) 828-3883 (Office)
Remarks:
Tom Sharp.
FAA

Airport Reviews

Overall:
4 ratings | 6 reviews
Runways and Taxiways:
Markings and Signage:
Ground Transportation:
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    1/22/18
    JOHN B.
    Landed at MDQ this past Thursday, Jan 18th. Had a landing gear issue with my A36 and had to circle the airport for 90+ minutes trying to get it down. Finally was able to crank down and land safely. In the interim, i was in constant contact with Unico…
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  • 6/7/19
    Stephen P.
    Marti and the ramp people were great. Never asked for a ramp fee, helped me with the car and had it ready when I arrived. Next day my plane was all ready to go. Could not say enough good things about Executive Flight Center - they took good care o…
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    2/21/15
    MICHAEL H.
    Visited KMDQ's Yulista Maintenance shop in Jul '15 for O2; quick, cheap, professional; and for an avionics upgrade to GPS. Maintenance Manager Chris DeLuca described the work to be done, provided an accurate estimate and completed the work expertly, …
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  • 2/21/24
    Great Airport
    Glenn A.
    Great airport for passing through the area or an overnight stop. Top notch facility, comfortable and professional staff. Thanks!
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  • 8/2/22
    Fantastic airport for accessing Huntsville
    Mark W.
    Highly recommend this airport for visiting Huntsville via GA. Runways and taxiways in good shape. Good instrument approach options if you happen to be coming in IFR. FBO provided excellent service and no ramp fee for a 3 night stay. Was fairly eas…
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  • 6/17/22
    GREAT AIRPORT
    Terry J.
    Few weeks ago my son and I flew in and needed to pick up some parts in the Huntsville area.. The folks were very nice to loan courtesy car and great to deal with.. As board chairman at another airport I know how important first impression of the loc…
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