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Madison County Executive Airport-Tom Sharp Jr Field

Huntsville, United States

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Madison County Executive Airport-Tom Sharp Jr Field

Huntsville, United States
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General aviation reliever airport serving the greater Huntsville area.

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Huntsville, United States
Madison County Executive Airport, officially designated Tom Sharp Jr Field (ICAO: KMDQ), is a public general aviation airport located in Huntsville, Alabama. It serves as a reliever airport to Huntsville International Airport (HSV) and primarily supports private, corporate, and charter aviation traffic in the region. The airport is owned and operated by Madison County and features multiple runways capable of accommodating a range of general aviation and business aircraft. It is a busy facility given the robust aerospace and defense industry presence in the Huntsville metropolitan area. The airport is named in honor of Tom Sharp Jr., a local civic figure. It does not offer scheduled commercial airline service, functioning instead as a hub for flight training, corporate flights, and private aviation operations.
Getting to & from
The airport is accessible primarily by private vehicle, with no dedicated public transit service directly connecting it to downtown Huntsville.
Airlines here
No scheduled commercial airlines operate at KMDQ; the airport serves general aviation, corporate, and charter operators exclusively.
Notable facts
  • ›Named in honor of Tom Sharp Jr., a Madison County civic leader.
  • ›Serves as a general aviation reliever to Huntsville International Airport (HSV).
  • ›Owned and operated by Madison County, Alabama.
  • ›Supports corporate aviation tied to Huntsville's aerospace and defense industry.
  • ›ICAO identifier is KMDQ; it has no IATA code as it handles no scheduled commercial service.
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Gateway to Rocket City's thriving aerospace corridor in northern Alabama

Madison County Executive Airport-Tom Sharp Jr Field is a general aviation reliever airport serving the greater Huntsville, Alabama metropolitan area. Named in honor of local aviation advocate Tom Sharp Jr., the airport supports corporate, charter, and private flight operations, complementing the busier Huntsville International Airport nearby. It plays a key role in supporting the region's robust aerospace and defense industries centered around Redstone Arsenal and NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center.

Terminals
  • General Aviation Terminal — A single fixed-base operator facility serving private, corporate, and charter aircraft with standard passenger and crew amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Rental car services available on-site or nearby
  • Taxi and rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) accessible from the terminal
  • Personal vehicle and on-site parking
Nearby Hotels
  • Hampton Inn Huntsville/Madison
  • Hilton Garden Inn Huntsville South/Redstone Gateway
  • Courtyard by Marriott Huntsville
  • Holiday Inn Express Madison
  • Residence Inn Huntsville
Dining

The airport itself offers limited on-site dining, typical of a small executive facility. Huntsville's Madison area nearby features a wide range of restaurants, fast-casual chains, and local eateries within a short drive. Visitors are advised to plan meals before or after arrival rather than relying on airport food service.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm FBO hours in advance as services at executive airports may be limited outside standard business hours.
  • Rental cars should be reserved ahead of time as on-site availability can be limited.
  • Huntsville International (HSV) is nearby if you need commercial airline connections or additional services.
  • The area around Redstone Arsenal may require security credentials for certain destinations — confirm access requirements before travel.
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