Airports / Oregon / MDJ
Madras Municipal Airport.
Madras, Oregon · 2,437 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.7/5
Google rating
33 ratings
0
Operators based
2,437
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#12 / 38
Oregon airports by Google rating
4.7★ across 33 Google ratings , ranked against 38 rated OR fields.
25 nm
To the nearest alternate
Roberts Field (RDM).
Overview
Located in Madras, Oregon, Madras Municipal Airport (MDJ) operates as a general aviation field. The airport sits 2,437 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into MDJ for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Roberts Field (RDM, 25 nm), Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS, 57 nm), and Portland Troutdale Airport (TTD, 75 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,091-foot paved runway, MDJ can typically accommodate aircraft as large as super-midsize jets.
Charter pricing from MDJ depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. In directories and search listings it also appears under City-County Airport. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Madras.
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Field capability
ICAO
KS33
IATA
MDJ
FAA / Local
S33
Elevation
2,437 ft
Coordinates
44.6702° N · 121.1550° 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 OR fields
state range 5–4,733 ft
At 2,437 ft, MDJ sits higher than 66% of the 41 Oregon fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,091 ft
- 16/345,091 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/222,701 ft × 50 ftAsphaltUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,091 ft
MDJ's 5,091 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.
- 25nmRDMRoberts FieldRedmond
- 57nmDLSColumbia Gorge Regional AirportDallesport / The Dalles
- 75nmTTDPortland Troutdale AirportPortland
- 77nmKUAOAurora State AirportAurora
- 80nmSLESalem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary FieldSalem
- 82nmPDXPortland International AirportPortland
Location
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from MDJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle (SEA) | 174 nm | 48m |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 427 nm | 1h 24m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 453 nm | 1h 27m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 467 nm | 1h 29m |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 584 nm | 1h 45m |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 640 nm | 1h 53m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 701 nm | 2h 2m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 716 nm | 2h 4m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use MDJ?
- Madras Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,091 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 MDJ?
- Madras Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,091 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to MDJ?
- The closest alternate is Roberts Field (RDM), about 25 nm away, followed by Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) at 57 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from MDJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: San Francisco about 1h 24m (427 nm), Jackson Hole about 1h 27m (453 nm), Salt Lake City about 1h 29m (467 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.