Madras Municipal (S33), Oregon
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Madras Municipal (S33), also identified as MDJ, sits at 2,438 feet elevation in central Oregon, roughly 129 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The airport is a public, non-towered field offering both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with attendance limited to set daytime hours rather than continuous staffing. According to FAA TFMSC data, the field recorded 664 total operations in 2025, with business aviation accounting for 367 of those movements. Nearby options for pilots include Roberts Field / Redmond Municipal and Prineville, both within roughly 25 nautical miles.
Runways
Madras Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 16/34, is 5,091 ft long and 75 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runways are listed longest first. Helipads and surfaces under 500 ft are excluded.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Madras Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Madras Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Portland International (KPDX), 82 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Madras Municipal recorded 367 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at Madras Muni shows some concentration, with August recording the highest monthly total and November the lowest, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 44 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Madras Municipal averages 13.8 days above 90°F in July, 25.7 freeze days in December and 1.9 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87.1°F, and December the coldest, at 41.3°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Madras Municipal has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, environmental and other notes.
The REIL for runway 34, the VASI for runway 34, and the MRIL for runway 16/34 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
A 5-foot fence is located 190 feet from the runway end, 228 feet to the right.
Runway 04/22 is marked with white reflectors.
Deer, coyote, and cougar are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.
TLOF dimensions are 100 by 100 feet. FATO dimensions are 162 by 162 feet. Safety area dimensions are 24 by 24 feet. Primary ingress and egress is aligned at 164/344 degrees.
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This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -20C.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Madras Municipal has five airfields within 30 NM. The closest is 3 Rivers Recreation Area, 12.50 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is customs clearance available at Madras Municipal (S33)?
Madras Municipal does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is KPDX, located approximately 82 nautical miles away. Crews requiring customs processing should plan to route through that airport or coordinate clearance in advance, since S33 itself has no customs designation on file.
What runways are available at S33 airport?
S33, also known as Madras Municipal, has two paved runways for fixed-wing traffic. Runway 16/34 is the longer option at 5,091 feet by 75 feet, while runway 04/22 measures 2,701 feet by 50 feet. A 100 by 100 foot paved helipad surface is also listed at the field.
Is Madras Municipal airport staffed around the clock?
No, Madras Municipal operates on a limited attendance schedule rather than 24-hour staffing. The field is attended Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 local, and Saturday through Sunday from 0900 to 1400 local. Outside these windows, the airport functions as an unattended, non-towered facility.
Does Madras Municipal require any special cold-weather procedures?
Yes, Madras Municipal is designated a cold temperature airport requiring altitude correction at or below -20C. Pilots flying published instrument procedures at this Oregon field need to apply the appropriate temperature compensation under these conditions. This designation reflects a known cold-soak risk at the airport rather than a year-round restriction.