Monticello Regional (KMXO), Iowa
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Monticello Regional (KMXO) is a non-towered public airport in Monticello, Iowa, serving business aviation traffic at a modest volume typical of a regional field in the area. The airport offers a paved runway suitable for light business aircraft alongside a turf crosswind runway, with self-service fuel available around the clock. Given the absence of onsite customs, aircraft requiring clearance route through Quad City International, roughly 55 nautical miles away.
Runways
Monticello Regional has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 15/33, is 4,400 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Monticello Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7:30am to 6:30pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Monticello Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Quad Cities International (KMLI), 55 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Monticello Regional recorded 156 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KMXO concentrates in the summer months, peaking in August with the year's highest volume of operations.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 29 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Monticello Regional has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway 33 is the calm wind runway.
Runway lights for 15/33 (MIRL) and the REIL and PAPI systems for both runways 15 and 33 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
This runway is closed from December 1 through April 1.
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours.
For clearance delivery, contact Chicago Air Route Traffic Control Center.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Monticello Regional has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Marion, 20.00 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KMXO
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KMXO?
Monticello Regional (KMXO) has two runways: a paved 4,400-foot concrete runway designated 15/33, and a 2,300-foot turf runway designated 09/27. Runway 15/33 is 75 feet wide, while the turf strip is 90 feet wide. Runway 33 is noted as the calm wind runway for pilots planning approaches in low-wind conditions.
Is fuel available at Monticello Regional Airport?
Monticello Regional (KMXO) offers self-service fuel around the clock, with both 100LL and Jet A available. The airport's attendance schedule runs daily from 0730 to 1830 local time. Pilots operating outside those hours can still access fuel through the self-service pumps.
Does KMXO have customs clearance onsite?
Monticello Regional (KMXO) does not have customs available onsite. The nearest customs facility is at Quad City International (KMLI), approximately 55 nautical miles away. Pilots requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KMLI rather than expecting service at Monticello directly.
Is Runway 09/27 at Monticello Regional usable year-round?
Runway 09/27, the turf strip at Monticello Regional (KMXO), is closed from December 1 through April 1 each year. Operations during that window are limited to the paved 15/33 runway. Pilots planning winter operations at KMXO should account for this seasonal closure when filing flight plans.