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Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport

MGM · KMGM · Montgomery, AL · 221 ft elevation · var 1W · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KMGM / MGM
Coordinates
32.3006, -86.3940
Elevation
221 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
1W
Sectional chart
ATLANTA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
ATLANTA (ZTL)
Flight service (FSS)
ANNISTON
NOTAM facility
MGM
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1987/06
Distance from city
6 SW

Weather

METAR observed

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:11 AM10:11Z
Sunrise05:39 AM10:39Z
Sunset07:55 PM00:55Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:24 PM01:24Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:24 PM → 05:11 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:55 PM → 04:39 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 10/28 PRESET MED INTST, MIRL RWY 03/21 PRESET LOW INTST. PAPI RWYS 03, 21, 10, & 28 OPR CONSLY. ACTVT MALSR RWYS 10 & 28; REIL RWY 03 - CTAF. on 119.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: 4-light PAPI (left) · 21: 4-light PAPI (left) · 10: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 28: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

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

Traffic pattern

03TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 03 · 034°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
1,421 ft MSL · 1,200 AGL
CTAF
119.7

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 1,421 ft MSL · 1,200 AGL on a 45°.

Runway 03/21

4,011 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 40k, Double wheel 95k.

03
Heading
034° mag · 33° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Fence, 22 ft, 700 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 22:1 slope to clear
21
Heading
214° mag · 213° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 54 ft, 1,300 ft from threshold, 300 ft L of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear

Runway 10/28

9,020 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 105k, Double wheel 116k, Dual tandem 180k.

10
Heading
097° mag · 96° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (MGM) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right
Approach obstacle
Tree, 35 ft, 1,990 ft from threshold, 630 ft L of centerline — 34:1 slope to clear
28
Heading
277° mag · 276° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 108.5 (DLV) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Tree, 65 ft, 2,800 ft from threshold, 600 ft R of centerline — 40:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D118.85APP/DEP
ATIS120.675
CLD118.3CLNC DEL
CTAF119.7
GND121.7
MISC38.2ARNG OPS
OPS27.68ANG OPS
RDO122.2ANNISTON RDO
SFA122.85
TWR119.7
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
MXF · MaxwellTACAN115.00r192° / 4.9 NM
MGM · MontgomeryVORTAC112.10r318° / 6 NM
JYU · JuniorVOR-DME113.60r096° / 30.4 NM
TGE · TuskegeeVOR-DME117.30r251° / 38.4 NM

Airport diagram

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Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A, A++
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales

Ownership & management

Owner
MONTGOMERY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
4445 SELMA HWY, MONTGOMERY, AL
334-281-5040
Manager
LOYD JENKINS
4445 SELMA HWY, MONTGOMERY, AL
334-281-5040

Remarks FAA

  • UP TO 2200 PSI.
  • CLSD TO UNSKED ACR OPNS & LRG MIL ACFT REQUIRING PARKING, EXCP WITH 72 HRS PPR CTC AMGR 334-281-5040.
  • NO 180 DEG TURNS ON RWY 10/28 BY DC-9 OR LARGER ACFT.
  • CAUTION: DO NOT MISTAKE MAXWELL AFB - 6 NM NORTH FOR MONGOMERY RGNL. NUMEROUS HEL AND LOW SPEED ACFT INVOF ARPT DURG DALGT HRS.
  • ARNG: ANG RAMP CONST WIP. CTC AFLD MGMT FOR TAXI INSTR. TRANSPORT ACFT LTD TO MIN THRUST WHILE ON ANG RAMP. CONES BLOCKING THROAT OF ANG RAMP. CTC BASE OPS PRIOR TO ENTERING ANG RAMP FOR REMOVAL. INBD FOR ANG CTC BAMA OPS 15 MIN PRIOR LDG. ACFT PARKING EXTREMELY LMTD CTC BASE OPNS FOR PARKING INSTR. TSNT PARKING EXTREMELY LIMITED. PPR FOR USE OF ANG RAMP CTC ANG OPNS DSN358-9255/9256/C334-394-7255/7256. ANG BASE OPS FACILITY AVBL 1200-2230Z++.
  • ACR & LRG MIL ACFT SHOULD NOT TAXI ON RWY 03/21.
  • MILITARY: BIRD HAZARD. CTC BASE OPS ON 360.975 FOR CURRENT BIRD WATCH COND. BASH PHASE II BIRD ACT IS DURG APR AND FM 1 SEP TO 31 DEC.
  • ARNG - F/W ACFT INBD TO ARNG RAMP CTC ARNG 10MIN PRIOR TO ETA AND UPON ENTY TWY D. L-3 (C-12)MAINT AVBL ON CALL, C334-280-4890 COMMUNICATIONS.
  • MILITARY: ANG: ONGOING CONSTR ON RAMP. CTC BASE OPS FOR TAX/PRKG INSTRNS DSN 358-9255 OR C334-394-7255.
  • ANG: RWY CC NOT RPT.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC DANNELLY APCH AT 334-284-4575, WHEN ATCT CLSD CTC ATLANTA ARTCC AT 770-210-7692.
  • MILITARY: FLUID: LHNIT.
  • MILITARY: OIL: JOAP.
  • ANG RAMP - REDUCED WINGTIP CLEARANCE FOR PARKING SPOTS 11-16 WHEN F-35 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS IN USE.
  • RSTD - TWY E 35' WIDE, MIL ACFT RSTD FM USE.
  • ALABAMA ANG ONLY.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD HIRL RWY 10/28 PRESET MED INTST, MIRL RWY 03/21 PRESET LOW INTST. PAPI RWYS 03, 21, 10, & 28 OPR CONSLY. ACTVT MALSR RWYS 10 & 28; REIL RWY 03 - CTAF.
  • TPA: 1200 FT AGL CONV ACFT, 1700 FT AGL JET ACFT.
  • HOOK BAK-12B(B) (1500 FT).
  • HOOK BAK-12B(B) (1510 FT).
  • SERVICE-FUEL: ( A++100 (MIL)).
  • DC-10-10 320; DC-10-30 & 40 400; L1011 350; B747 500.
  • PCR VALUE: 150/F/A/X/T
  • PCR VALUE: 600/F/A/X/T
  • RWY 03/21 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.
  • MILITARY: RWY 10 AND RWY 28 BAK-12B(B) AVBL WITH 30 MIN PN 1200-0500Z++. 8 PT TIE-DOWNS ON BAK-12B(B). RAISED CABLE ON ATIS BCST.

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About KMGM

Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport (MGM · KMGM) is an airport in Montgomery, AL, at 221 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 9,020 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KMGM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KMGM have a control tower?

Yes. Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KMGM?

Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 9,020 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KMGM?

Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) Airport is in Montgomery, AL, at an elevation of 221 ft MSL. Coordinates: 32.3006, -86.3940.

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