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Malden Regional Airport.
Malden, Missouri · 294 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
8 ratings
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Operators based
294
Elevation ft
Google rating
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Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#3 / 31
Missouri airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 8 Google ratings , ranked against 31 rated MO fields.
38 nm
To the nearest alternate
Arkansas International Airport (BYH), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Malden, Missouri, Malden Regional Airport (KMAW / MAW) operates as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 294 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list MAW as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Arkansas International Airport (BYH, 38 nm), Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI, 43 nm), and Jonesboro Municipal Airport (JBR, 56 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 5,010-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
Trip costs from MAW are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Malden Airbase. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from MAW to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KMAW
IATA
MAW
FAA / Local
MAW
Elevation
294 ft
Coordinates
36.6006° N · 89.9922° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MO fields
state range 262–1,348 ft
At 294 ft, MAW sits lower than 96% of the 45 Missouri fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,010 ft
- 18/365,010 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/325,001 ft × 80 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,010 ft
MAW's 5,010 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 38nmBYHArkansas International AirportBlytheville
- 43nmCGICape Girardeau Regional AirportCape Girardeau
- 56nmJBRJonesboro Municipal AirportJonesboro
- 65nmPAHBarkley Regional AirportPaducah
- 75nmNQAMillington-Memphis AirportMillington
- 79nmMDHSouthern Illinois AirportMurphysboro
Location
Open the full mapKMAW · Malden Regional Airport · Malden, MO
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MAW on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville (BNA) | 163 nm | 47m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 337 nm | 1h 11m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 406 nm | 1h 21m |
| Houston (HOU) | 495 nm | 1h 33m |
| Austin (AUS) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 611 nm | 1h 49m |
| Denver (DEN) | 719 nm | 2h 4m |
| Palm Beach (PBI) | 780 nm | 2h 13m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MAW?
- Malden Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 5,010 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to super-midsize jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at MAW?
- Malden Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,010 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MAW?
- The closest alternate is Arkansas International Airport (BYH), about 38 nm away, followed by Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) at 43 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MAW to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 11m (337 nm), Dallas about 1h 21m (406 nm), Houston about 1h 33m (495 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.