Medium airport · Murphysboro, United States
Southern Illinois Airport
Southern Illinois Airport is a medium airport serving Murphysboro, United States. Its IATA code is MDH. Its ICAO code is KMDH. It has 3 runways, longest 6,506 ft (ASP). Elevation 411 ft.
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Airport facts
| Location | Murphysboro, United States |
|---|---|
| IATA code | MDH |
| ICAO code | KMDH |
| Type | Medium airport |
| Runways | 3 runways, longest 6,506 ft (ASP) |
| Elevation | 411 ft |
| Coordinates | 37.7781° N, 89.2520° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
Landmarks near this airport
Famous landmarks close to Southern Illinois Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site LandmarkProfiles.
- Gateway Arch · United States · 77.4 miles away
National parks near this airport
National parks close to Southern Illinois Airport, by straight-line distance — each link opens its profile on our sister site National Park Profiles.
- Lake Murphysboro State Park · United States · 7.1 miles away
- Kinkaid Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area · United States · 11.0 miles away
- Giant City State Park · United States · 12.5 miles away
- Pyramid State Recreation Area · United States · 18.8 miles away
- Piney Creek Ravine State Natural Area · United States · 22.6 miles away
- Ferne Clyffe State Park · United States · 22.6 miles away
Airports nearby
The closest airports in this library, by straight-line distance.
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois
13.0 miles awaySparta Community Airport - Hunter Field
35.3 miles awayHarrisburg-Raleigh Airport
38.4 miles awayCape Girardeau Regional Airport
42.0 miles awayMount Vernon Outland Airport
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code for Southern Illinois Airport?
Southern Illinois Airport — its IATA code is MDH and its ICAO code is KMDH.
Where is Southern Illinois Airport located?
Southern Illinois Airport serves Murphysboro, United States. Its coordinates are 37.7781° N, 89.2520° W.
How high is Southern Illinois Airport?
Southern Illinois Airport sits at 411 feet above sea level.
Sources
- https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv#3671
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Illinois_Airport
Page last updated 13 November 2026.



