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Southern Illinois Airport Imagine Greatness with us in the Land of Southern Charm! Southern Illinois Airport social media is monitored 8-4 Monday-Friday.

Weekend and overnight posts will be attended to by the next business day. We reserve the right to delete any profane, abusive or questionable content at our discretion. Continual offending of this policy will result in the offender being banned from the page without prior notice. Southern Illinois Airport ranks as one of the busiest airports in the State of Illinois. As a full service facility, the airport provides three lighted all-weather runways and an array of aircraft and pilot services. Sufficient land is also available on the airport for the development of additional aviation related enterprises. Located among the hills and lakes of beautiful southern Illinois, the airport serves as home base for the nationally acclaimed aviation programs of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. The airport is continually upgrading its facilities to ensure that it meets the needs of aviation users well into the future. Originally known as the Murdale Airport, was organized in 1946. The airport opened on June 1, 1950 with one runway, one business, two buildings and 8 employees. Traffic and business grew considerably in the past five decades, particularly after the initiation of the Southern Illinois University Carbondale aviation program in 1960. Today the airport ranks as the sixth busiest facility in the State, has three all-weather runways, and 23 buildings.

10/24/2026

We’re staying open late this Sunday, AND we’re bringing candy.

Trunk or Treat on the Tarmac is happening this Sunday, October 25, and we’ll be serving dinner until 8pm so you can make a whole evening of it. Let the kids load up on treats, then come in for a meal (and maybe a b**r for the grown-ups who did all the costume work).

Staying Open Late
Sunday, Oct 25 | Kitchen Open until 8PM
Trunk or Treat on the Tarmac 5-7PM

08/13/2026

The General John A Logan Museum is pleased to have Alyssa Connell join our panel for Brunch with Mary on Saturday at 10am

Alyssa Connell is an aviation executive, professor, entrepreneur, and doctoral researcher. She currently serves as the Airport and FBO Manager at Southern Illinois Airport—
becoming only the third airport manager in its 75-year history, and the first woman to hold the role.

Alyssa is also the CEO of Connell Aviation Group and the owner of Runway Three-Six, one of the fastest-growing aviation apparel brands in the country. Prior to
leading a suite of family aviation businesses, she served as Executive Vice President of Hellman and began her career as a television reporter and producer.

She currently serves as a subject matter expert in general aviation for theTransportation Research Board in Washington, D.C.

08/11/2026

One of our 4 panelists for Brunch with Mary this Saturday is Bisola Saliu. Bisola is a Certified Flight Instructor at Southern Illinois University Carbondale and a graduate of SIU’s Aviation Management and Flight program. Originally from Jos, Nigeria, she is passionate about mentoring the next generation of aviators and encouraging more women to pursue careers in aviation. Through her work as an instructor and volunteer, she is committed to inspiring others while honoring the legacy of the women who paved the way in flight.

We are thrilled to be part of Brunch with Mary!
08/11/2026

We are thrilled to be part of Brunch with Mary!

🌸 Brunch With Mary – Women in Aviation
📅 Saturday, August 15 • 10:00 AM–12:00 Noon
📍 General John A. Logan Museum, 1613 Edith St. Murphysboro IL
Join us as we celebrate Women in Aviation with an inspiring lineup of speakers:
✈️ Alyssa Connell, Southern Illinois Airport Manager
✈️ Stacy Burton, Crucial MRO
✈️ Bisola Saliu and Victoria Mathieu, SIUC Flight Instructors
🎟️ Tickets: $20 Available at the General John A. Logan Museum, 1613 Edith Street, Murphysboro
Open Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Stop by, call, or email to reserve your ticket: 📞 618‑684‑3455 • [email protected]
Join us for food, history, conversation, and a celebration of the women who have shaped aviation past and present.

Flightline is Celebrating 15 years today!To celebrate this milestone, Flightline is offering 15¢ off per gallon for cust...
07/01/2026

Flightline is Celebrating 15 years today!

To celebrate this milestone, Flightline is offering 15¢ off per gallon for customers that fly in from Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5.

As a reminder, St. Nick's Restaurant will be closed on July 4 and 5 in observance of Independence Day.

Thank you for your continued support over the past 15 years. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to serving you for many years to come.

Have a safe and happy Independence Day!

Blue skies,

The Southern IL Airport Flightline Team

Come on out to Southern Illinois Airport for the Big Bang Birthday Bash! St Nick’s food and drink! Ice cream truck! Ramp...
06/28/2026

Come on out to Southern Illinois Airport for the Big Bang Birthday Bash!

St Nick’s food and drink! Ice cream truck! Ramp games!

Bring your chairs. Leave the pets.

Let’s have a blast together!

Behind the scenes look as the Southern Illinois Airport prepares for our Big Bang Birthday Bash tonight! This massive sh...
06/27/2026

Behind the scenes look as the Southern Illinois Airport prepares for our Big Bang Birthday Bash tonight!

This massive shell demonstration will be conducted by one of our airport tenants, Percussion Pyrotechnics!

We hope to see you tonight at the Airport - come have a blast with us! 💥🎇🎆

Sending our best wishes to our Saluki Air Racers as they prepare for the Air Race Classic, Inc.!
06/22/2026

Sending our best wishes to our Saluki Air Racers as they prepare for the Air Race Classic, Inc.!

Mark your calendars! Head to Southern Illinois Airport on June 27th for our Big Bang Birthday Bash! Bring your lawn chai...
06/12/2026

Mark your calendars! Head to Southern Illinois Airport on June 27th for our Big Bang Birthday Bash!

Bring your lawn chairs, dine with St Nicholas Brewing Company MDH, play ramp games and stay for our massive fireworks shell demonstration.

Enter through the Terminal Lobby and outside onto our Entertainment Ramp - see you in two weeks!

Join us Saturday, May 2nd at the SIU Aircraft Restoration Association’s 3rd Annual Gulfstream Engine Run! Open to the pu...
04/28/2026

Join us Saturday, May 2nd at the SIU Aircraft Restoration Association’s 3rd Annual Gulfstream Engine Run! Open to the public and Saluki students alike

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665 N. Airport Road
Murphysboro, IL
62966

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+16185291721

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