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Midland Airpark

MDD · KMDD · Midland, TX · 2,803 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMDD / MDD
Coordinates
32.0365, -102.1010
Elevation
2,803 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
ALBUQUERQUE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.125 · ☎ 432-687-4605
ARTCC
FORT WORTH (ZFW)
Flight service (FSS)
SAN ANGELO · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
MDD
Attendance
M-F 0600-2000; S-S 0700-2000
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1943/02
Distance from city
3 N

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-22

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:15 AM11:15Z
Sunrise06:43 AM11:43Z
Sunset08:58 PM01:58Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:26 PM02:26Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:26 PM → 06:15 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:58 PM → 05:43 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
MIRL RWYS 07/25 & 16/34 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT VASI RWY 25; PAPI RWYS 07, 16 & 34 - CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 07: 2-light PAPI (left) · 25: VASI · 16: 2-light PAPI (left) · 34: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

07TPANESW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 07 · 068°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 07 at 3,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 07/25

5,571 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Surface: Rubberized friction seal. Weight bearing: Single wheel 18.5k.

07
Heading
068° mag · 75° true
Threshold elev
2,803 ft
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pole, 33 ft, 705 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 15:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
2,803 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
5,571 / 5,571 / 5,571 / 5,022 ft
Displaced threshold
550 ft
25
Heading
248° mag · 255° true
Threshold elev
2,790 ft
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
VASI (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Pole, 53 ft, 2,010 ft from threshold, 480 ft R of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
53 ft
TDZ elevation
2,800 ft

Runway 16/34

3,977 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 18.5k.

16
Heading
158° mag · 165° true
Threshold elev
2,800 ft
Markings
basic
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 495 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 19:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
2,801 ft
34
Heading
338° mag · 345° true
Threshold elev
2,797 ft
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Trees, 38 ft, 840 ft from threshold, 219 ft R of centerline — 16:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
2,801 ft
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

Tower & ground

ASOS/AWOS118.125
Clearance121.8
CTAF122.7
UNICOM122.7
Flight service133.1 (LOW)

Approach & departure · “Midland”

App/Dep124.6

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
290.4APCH/P DEP/P
298.95MIDLAND RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MAF · MidlandVORTAC114.80r059° / 4.8 NM
BGS · Big SpringVORTAC114.30r225° / 37.7 NM

Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH
Bulk oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air ambulance, Avionics, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
CITY OF MIDLAND
PO BOX 60305 A.T.S., MIDLAND, TX
432-560-2200
Manager
JUSTINE RUFF
PO BOX 60305, MIDLAND, TX
432-560-2200

Remarks FAA

  • THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT (SEASONAL).
  • FOR CD WHEN 121.8 IS OTS CTC MIDLAND APCH AT 432-563-2123. WHEN APCH CLSD CTC FORT WORTH ARTCC AT 817-858-7584.
  • OPRS ON NON-PAVED SFCS ARE PROHIBITED WITHOUT 24 HR PPR.
  • MIRL RWYS 07/25 & 16/34 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT VASI RWY 25; PAPI RWYS 07, 16 & 34 - CTAF.
  • EXT 3001
  • FOR FUEL AFT HRS CALL 432-685-7000.
  • APCH SLOPE AT DSPLCD THR 38:1.

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KMDD in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

About KMDD

Midland Airpark (MDD · KMDD) is an airport in Midland, TX, at 2,803 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,571 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMDD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMDD have a control tower?

No. Midland Airpark is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at KMDD?

Midland Airpark has 2 runways; the longest is 5,571 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMDD?

Midland Airpark is in Midland, TX, at an elevation of 2,803 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.0365, -102.1010.

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