Regional airport serving southwestern Illinois near Carbondale.
Location
Murphysboro, United States
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH/KMDH) is a public-use airport located near Murphysboro and Carbondale in Jackson County, Illinois. It serves as the primary general aviation and regional air service facility for the southern Illinois region, including the campus community of Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
The airport is owned and operated by the Southern Illinois Airport Authority. It primarily supports general aviation traffic, charter operations, and has historically hosted limited scheduled commercial service. The facility includes instrument approach capabilities and supports a range of aircraft from small private planes to corporate jets.
Ground access to the airport is straightforward given its rural regional setting, with connections to nearby Carbondale and Murphysboro via local roadways. The airport plays an important economic and logistical role for the broader southern Illinois region.
Terminals
The airport has a modest terminal building suitable for general aviation and limited regional passenger operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible by car via local roads connecting to nearby Carbondale and Murphysboro, with no dedicated public transit service.
Airlines here
No major commercial airlines currently operate scheduled service at Southern Illinois Airport; operations are primarily general aviation and charter.
Notable facts
- ›Located in Jackson County, Illinois, approximately 3 miles west of Carbondale.
- ›Serves Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the surrounding community.
- ›The airport has two runways supporting instrument flight rules (IFR) operations.
- ›Owned and operated by the Southern Illinois Airport Authority.
- ›Has hosted limited scheduled commercial service at various points in its history.
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