Quad City International Airport (KMLI)
Medium airport · Moline, Illinois, United States
Airport data
| Name | Quad City International Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMLI |
| IATA | MLI |
| Elevation | 590 ft (180 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°26'55" W 90°30'27" 41.44850, -90.50750 |
| Location | Moline, Illinois, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/23 | 3,514 ft (1071 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 09/27 | 10,002 ft (3049 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 13/31 | 7,301 ft (2225 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Quad City International Airport at a glance
Quad City International Airport is a medium airport in Moline, Illinois, United States, known to airline systems as MLI. The field elevation of 590 ft (180 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMLI are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 09/27 — offers 10,002 ft (3049 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 09 points roughly 90° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KMLI shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Quad City International Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Southeast Iowa Regional Airport | KBRL | 90 km (49 NM) |
| Dubuque Regional Airport | KDBQ | 107 km (58 NM) |
| General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport | KPIA | 111 km (60 NM) |
| The Eastern Iowa Airport | KCID | 111 km (60 NM) |
| Chicago Rockford International Airport | KRFD | 143 km (77 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Quad City International Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 590 ft field elevation of Quad City International Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Quad City International Airport
What is the ICAO code of Quad City International Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Quad City International Airport is KMLI, and its IATA code is MLI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Quad City International Airport above sea level?
Quad City International Airport sits at an elevation of 590 feet (180 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Quad City International Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.4485, -90.5075 — in Moline, Illinois, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Southeast Iowa Regional Airport, about 90 km away.
Does KMLI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMLI appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Quad City International Airport?
Quad City International Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 09/27, measures 10,002 ft (3049 m) with a PEM surface.