Airport
Madison Municipal Airport (XMD)
Madison Municipal Airport is a small public-use general aviation gateway serving Madison, South Dakota, and the surrounding Lake County region. Located just over a mile northeast of downtown Madison, it offers convenient access for private and business flights continuing to Sioux Falls, Brookings, and nearby lake areas.
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About Madison Municipal Airport
Madison Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use general aviation airport serving Madison, South Dakota, and the Lake County region. Opened in 1965, it supports private, business, and charter aviation rather than scheduled commercial airline service.
Located about one mile northeast of downtown Madison, the airport provides a convenient gateway for pilots and travelers visiting the city and nearby destinations including Brookings and Sioux Falls. Its facilities include a fixed-base operator, aviation fuel, hangars, and aircraft maintenance services.
The airfield has two runways: a 5,000-foot asphalt and concrete runway and a shorter turf runway, supporting general aviation operations. There is no control tower, and arrivals and departures are coordinated on the airport's common traffic advisory frequency.
Ground access is straightforward by road from Madison, with private vehicles, taxis, and rental cars providing onward travel to the city centre and surrounding areas. The airport's compact layout and general aviation focus make it a practical and efficient point of access for the region.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
Madison Municipal Airport has no scheduled airline passenger terminal. As a general aviation facility, it operates through fixed-base operator and general aviation buildings that serve private, business, and charter flights, with no separate domestic or international terminal areas.
Ground Transportation Services to and from Madison Municipal Airport
Transfers
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Hourly Chauffeur
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Car Rental
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Bus & Group Transfers
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