Rogue Valley International / Medford (KMFR), Oregon
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Rogue Valley International / Medford Airport (KMFR) is a towered, public-use airport in Medford, Oregon, serving the Rogue Valley region at an elevation of 1,335 feet. The field recorded 24,139 total annual operations in 2025 per FAA TFMSC data, including 4,290 business aviation operations, placing it among Skystar's Tier 1 network of higher-volume, well-documented terrains. A single 8,800-foot asphalt runway, full instrument lighting, and Jet A and 100LL fuel support a broad range of business and commercial traffic.
Runways
Rogue Valley International / Medford has one paved runway, 14/32, 8,800 ft long and 150 ft wide, with an asphalt surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Rogue Valley International / Medford has Jet A, Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 5am to 12pm, daily, and the airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Rogue Valley International / Medford does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is O33, 113 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Rogue Valley International / Medford recorded 4,290 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KMFR is concentrated in the spring and fall months, peaking in May and staying elevated through November, with the lowest volume in February.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 446 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Rogue Valley International / Medford averages 20.1 days above 90°F in August, 15.6 freeze days in December and 0.4 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.6°F, and December the coldest, at 46.1°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Rogue Valley International / Medford has published operating constraints in four categories: access, runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
The terminal apron is closed except for scheduled air carrier operations and aircraft with prior permission.
Pilots conducting enhanced flight vision system operations should be aware that an LED approach lighting system is in use on Runway 14.
MALSR is in use on Runway 14. REIL is installed on Runway 32. Touchdown zone lighting serves Runway 14. Centerline lighting covers Runway 14/32. PAPI is available on both Runway 14 and Runway 32. High-intensity runway lighting covers Runway 14/32. Taxiway lights are controlled by CTAF.
The PAPI on Runway 32 does not provide obstacle clearance guidance beyond 6.5 nautical miles from the threshold.
PCR VALUE: 1110/F/D/X/T
Waterfowl are present in the vicinity of the airport from November through May.
Transient tie-down and hangar availability information is provided by the FBO.
Surface conditions are unmonitored between 2400 and 0400 local time.
This is a cold temperature airport. Altitude correction is required at or below -2 degrees Celsius.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Seattle ARTCC.
Fuel is not available after hours.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Rogue Valley International / Medford has five airfields within 50 NM. The closest is Grants Pass, 24.21 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is KMFR and where is it located?
KMFR is Rogue Valley International / Medford Airport, a towered public-use field in Medford, Oregon, at 1,335 feet elevation. It handled 24,139 total annual operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data, with 4,290 of those classified as business aviation. The airport sits roughly 284 nautical miles from the nearest major metro reference point, serving southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. A single asphalt runway supports the field's mixed traffic of airline, cargo, and business aircraft. Fuel service includes 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+.
What runway does Medford International offer for business jet operations?
Medford International, identified as KMFR, has one paved runway, 14/32, measuring 8,800 feet long and 150 feet wide with an asphalt surface. This length accommodates most business jet types without payload restriction under standard conditions. The runway carries centerline lighting, touchdown zone lighting on Runway 14, high-intensity runway lighting, and PAPI on both ends. Runway 14 also has an MALSR approach lighting system, while Runway 32 has REIL. The PAPI on Runway 32 does not provide obstacle clearance guidance beyond 6.5 nautical miles from the threshold.
Is there customs clearance available on-site at KMFR?
KMFR does not have on-site customs processing; the airport's customs data field lists no onsite facility. The nearest customs airport is O33, located approximately 113 nautical miles away. Flight crews arriving from international origins need to plan a customs stop at that facility or another designated port of entry rather than clearing directly at Rogue Valley International / Medford. This distance is a meaningful planning factor for any itinerary involving a border crossing into or through this part of southern Oregon.
When is fuel available at Medford International Airport?
Medford International Airport, KMFR, offers 100LL, Jet A, and Jet A+ fuel. The field's attendance schedule runs all days, all week, from 0500 to 2400 local time. A remark in the airport's operational data notes that fuel is not available after hours, so arrivals outside the published attendance window should not expect fueling service. Business aircraft operators planning early-morning or late-night arrivals should confirm fuel availability ahead of time given this after-hours limitation.
Does KMFR see seasonal variation in business aviation traffic?
Yes, business aviation traffic at KMFR shows a seasonal pattern across 2025 monthly data from FAA TFMSC. Operations were lowest in February at 248 and climbed through spring to a peak of 446 in May. Traffic stayed elevated through the fall months, with 402 operations recorded in November, before tapering toward year-end. This concentration in the warmer months and into late fall reflects the airport's notable seasonality, with the slowest period falling in winter.