Executive Flight Center

at Madison County Executive Airport/Tom Sharp Jr Field

• NEW! ILS Approach to Runway 18
• Great Fuel Stop - Jet A, 100LL, and Mogas
• Quick Turns - Single Point and Over Wing
• Colt, UVAir, Phillips into plane, Mariah
• GPU
• Overnight Hangars available
• Flight Training and Ground Schools
• Closest to Downtown Huntsville
• Pilot Shop with Headsets and NACO Charts
• Aircraft Rental
• Enterprise Rental Cars on Field
• WxWorx Weather Terminal
• Shower
• Crew Car Available
• Business Center with Internet Access
• Free WiFi
• Catering Available

From Robert Parker on 09-Nov-2009

Folks at Exec Flight Center are very courteous and friendly. I have been there at least a half dozen times and have always been treated very well each time by any of the staff I've encountered. I wish this were my home field. Excellent, modern FBO facility. Downtown Huntsville is an easy, short drive.
 

From Jean-Francois Reat on 27-Oct-2009

Overnighted 10/24-25 in my C182. Fast, friendly, personal service from Ron et al. Is what I've come to expect and this was no exception. Rental car was ready on the ramp when I arrived and Ron tied down as I buttoned up the plane. Very convenient to anywhere in Hunstville. I've been in here 5 or 6 times in the last 5 years and will return.
 

From Ryan Asmus on 07-Aug-2009

First class service for my Piper Arrow IV. Arrived to take my son to the US Space Center. Our rental car was parked on the ramp with the air conditioning running on high as we were parked nearby. Great front desk staff. Nice facilities. Stop here if you are going to Huntsville!
 

From Scott Laughlin on 07-Aug-2009

Every thing went perfect. Rent car was at planeside. Plane was fuel and power cart hook up on time for departure. Great people and service. Highly recommend.
 

From Blaise Pierson on 26-Jul-2009

Flew into Madison county for an over night. Misty was great, service was great. Wish all FBO's were like this. It is hard to impress an FBO with a thirty-gallon fuel sale for an RV8. Couldn't have been treated better.
 

From Bill Clothier on 13-Jul-2009

Marti is the best. She made all my arrangements and helped out when we were stalled due to weather. The maintenance crew at Yulista gave the old bird a good going over while we were grounded and the prices were very reasonable.
 

From Max Platts on 21-Jun-2009

Possibly one of the friendliest FBO's that I have ever been to. The service was outstanding. Stopped there on the way to Atlanta from St. Louis and again on the way back. They let us use the courtesy car and gave us directions to get dinner. Great place to stop!
 

From Scott Lindsly on 28-May-2009

Ended up with a 6-day "weekend" for Memorial Day, and we couldn't help but make another run up to KMDQ to visit family (and our friends at EFC have become part of family it seems)! It is always such a pleasure to deal with everyone there, REALLY makes us feel at home. Extra trip out one day to take family members on their first flights, and everyone is always VERY impressed with the first-class facility, friendly folks, covered plane-ports, and ease of the field location. We also tried some different attractions this trip (Earlyworks Children's Museum & Constitution Village...Spent the whole day) plus a picnic on Monte Sano and my lil girl can't wait to do it all again! Big thanks once more to EFC, and see y'all again soon!!
 

From Scott Lindsly on 17-Apr-2009

Another fun trip up to KMDQ visiting with family, great to see Marti & company again and they took wonderful care of our Beech Sierra once more...Keeping her covered during a bizarre hailstorm that seems to occur every time we get up there! A true relief to know that we're in great hands. Always a pleasure to visit and deal with the friendly folks and top-notch facility at EFC!!
 

From William Tomlinson on 13-Apr-2009

Nice FBO and courteous folks. I stopped here on a dog rescue flight and was offered a significant discount on fuel. If you are on any flavor of the angel flights, or animal rescue transports, stop at Madison Cty/Executive FC. They will treat you right.
 

From Glenn Honea on 05-Apr-2009

April 3rd, 2009. We flew the Lear 31A in to pick up a client. The FBO and staff are all very nice. They opened about an hour early and didn't even charge us! Ray (the FBO owner) even loaned us his personal Bose headset for the day (we had one which was malfunctioning)! Needless to say, we bought fuel twice that day. Very refreshing to find such good service and wonderful attitude! Thanks!
 

From Keith Johnson on 12-Mar-2009

I fly into Huntsville several times a year. I was always happy with service I got at HSV, but happened to stop at MDQ one time and have never gone back to HSV. Madison Executive has absolutely world-class service, and a great facility. Always a friendly greeting, and they usually have my rental car waiting by the time I get the plane shut down. They even started pre-heating/de-icing the plane for a frosty early morning departure without my having to ask. If you are coming to Huntsville this is the place to stop.
 

From Tim Rhyne on 05-Feb-2009

I've been a steady customer at EFC for over 30 months. Usually just need fuel; a place to park, coffee, and ground transportation-always had those. In the last eight days, thanks to an invasion of cold Yankee air, my Mooney's battery fell like Atlanta to Sherman-twice. EFC lineman Marshall (a direct descendant of R.E. Lee) quietly brought the necessary amperage to the rescue. The entire staff is always professional yet friendly, to include the personal greeting on UNICOM from Marty with the advisory report. Ray, great crew - keep it up, and congratulations on your new IA rating!
 

From Ashutosh Rao on 29-Dec-2008

It is always a pleasure to deal with the folks at Executive. I fly here often to see family. We are always treated very well. I stayed overnight last weekend, and a front blew through overnight. Unknown to me, they put my plane in a hangar overnight as a courtesy! Keep up the great service!
 

From Tony Pelletier on 02-Dec-2008

Great airport and great people. Recent trip from Houston to Washington D.C. Area in our Baron (BE58). Used MDQ as our fuel stop both ways and could not have been treated better. On the way up, we needed to make a quick fuel turn. They took care of the plane while letting us use the crew car to grab a quick lunch. On the way back to Houston a few days later, we needed to spend the evening due to deteriorating weather and they were extremely helpful on all fronts. Also, great RNAV (GPS) Approaches to an excellent runway. We will be back.
 

From Jason Duke on 24-Nov-2008

I fly into Madison County Executive about 6 times each year with my family to shop and eat in Huntsville. Donna and the staff at MDQ have never failed to find us a courtesy car and the line crew has never failed in regard to providing excellent care of our Cherokee Six in regard to service or fuel. The terminal is beautiful and well cared for and the runway and all facilities are in wonderful condition. Their fuel prices are always competitive and they are only about 10-15 minutes on the road from anywhere in Huntsville. Of the 50+ GA airports I have flown in and out of, this one is second to none. We actually go out of our way to stop here every chance we get. Thanks to everyone at MDQ from the Duke family and N260WG!
 

From Greg Hayne on 05-Sep-2008

I flew into MDQ as a fuel stop on a trip early this week. They gave me the same good service they always do. On the return trip two days later I stopped for fuel again and this time the line staff had the fuel truck pulled out and waiting on me....they remembered me and knew what I would want. I walked in and they called me by name! This FBO is clearly doing all the right things.
 

From Charles Hasek on 05-Aug-2008

Ray and Donna and their staff at Executive Flight Center are top notch and the facilty is first class. This is the 3rd summer in a row I have flown into Huntsville to take my children to Space Camp and I really appreciate the great service. Everything from greeting our Baron at 9:00pm, having the rental car ready and on the ramp, tie-down assistance and keeping an eye on our plane when the weather looked bad. Last year, I even made use of their well appointed conference room to handle a 4 hour business meeting. Kudos MDQ.
 

From Jim Lambert on 19-Jun-2008

I flew in on June 18 on an Angel Flight mission. This is one of the nicest FBO's around. They are so nice to the Angel Flight patients and go out of their way to help the AF pilots. Too bad all FBO's are not this well run. They are a real asset to the flying community.
 

From Terrance Power on 10-Jun-2008

This is where to go when you're dropping your child off at Space Camp. Super-nice people that were there to guide me to my parking spot, rental car pulled right out to the plane along with cold water for all, etc., etc...15 minutes (at most) from MDQ to the camp. All FBO's should be this well run. Thanks y'all!
 

From Scott Lindsly on 31-May-2008

Probably shouldn't write again so soon, but just want to reiterate what a fantastic place this is! Made another trip to KMDQ for a Memorial Day long weekend with relatives in Huntsville, and the folks at Executive are the best anywhere! Ran off for a few days in between to Kansas City, landing gear issues on the return, and the (also very friendly) guys at on-site Yulista Aviation mechanics were a huge help too! Then stuck over a couple extra days for wx, EFC did everything they could to to make us feel right at home in their first-class facility... Thanks again, and see y'all again soon!!
 

From Todd Fuller on 25-May-2008

AWESOME place for general aviation! I flew here for the first time May 16th 2008 to visit a friend and his family that moved to Huntsville from Florida. The staff was very friendly and did not charge me at all just to park for the weekend. I did not "drain" any services and they understood that, unlike many other airports, who want you to pay an inflated fee just for tickling their ramp tarmac, or pay for inflated fuel. I will be revisiting this airport again, and by the way, the fuel price isn't half bad either.
 

From Scott Lindsly on 15-Apr-2008

First trip to KMDQ this weekend, many more to come! This has to be one of the classiest GA airports, and with the best of Southern charm! Flew my daughter and mom in to visit relatives, and EFC parked our baby in an available covered tie-down (and even offered the hangar), which was of immeasurable comfort as an unexpected hail-storm came in the following day--called after it was over for reassurance! Topped us off, full-service nearly at self-service prices, and we enjoyed the deluxe and welcoming accommodations several times. It can't get much better than what we experienced!! Thanks to all the friendly and helpful folks there, from N8036R!
 

From Tyler Rutherford on 24-Feb-2008

I went into the center to see about learning to fly there. I was greeted with amazing help; they gave me a tour that won me over to be a student. I bought a kit and start ground school soon. Great people.
 

From Jeff Hersom on 04-Feb-2008

What can I add that hasn't already been said? This place is top notch - and then some. Wonderful facilities, great prices, and the best of all - great folks! Ray and Donna certainly know how to hook customers - they've got another one!
 

From Bruce Eckert on 24-Nov-2007

As good as it gets. Friendly, prompt, great facility, good fuel prices. Slightly closer to downtown Huntsville than KHSV - also easier in and out.
 

From Ashutosh Rao on 13-Oct-2007

Very friendly people. I was concerned after reading about the high fees at HSV, and decided to go to MDQ. I called Executive about ramp fees and tie down fees (I was staying for three days), and they told me there were NO fees, even if I did not buy gas! Of course I filled up there because it’s the right thing to do. Lineman was very nice, told me the plane would be perfectly safe tied down for a few days. We definitely give them my business again.
 

From Glenn Broga on 27-Aug-2007

A true gem in the south! The folks running and working the FBO are top notch. It is an easy in and easy out airport with the best fuel prices in the area. We look forward to our next visit with them.
 

From Allen Lieberman on 28-Jul-2007

Awesome service. Quick turn was a quick turn on both times I visited to and from. Outstanding FBO as well.
 

From Mark Waggoner on 17-Jul-2007

After reading less-than-rave reviews of other airports in the area, I decided on MDQ for a weekend trip. All I can say is the other comments on this page are well validated. I fly all over the country and this one has to rank in the top 5. Super nice and very helpful staff. I'll definitely return.
 

From Tom Feminella on 30-Jun-2007

Excellent FBO!! Great service and great folks who will help in any way they can.
 

From George Cumbee on 29-Jun-2007

What a great facility and people. Flew down from Nashville for dinner. Staff was absolutely wonderful. Gave us directions to restaurants, courtesy car. Beautiful FBO building. Will definitely go back. Thanks Ray. Keep up the great work....
 

From Daniel Oppenheim on 28-Jun-2007

I'll second what Mr. Roan said about Executive. I flew my children in for Space Camp and decided to use Madison County. The service was fast and friendly, fuel was much cheaper than at HSV and the rental car was ready to go. It's a quick drive to and from the Space Center and Huntsville Approach makes the in and out easy as well. I'll use Executive again and would choose them any day of the week over Signature.
 

From Erik Troan on 26-Jun-2007

I've stopped at MDQ four times in the past 18 months, and I've had great service every time. The folks at Executive are simply as friendly as could be, and they make every flight a pleasure. Huntsville locals are always surprised I picked the "other" airport, but I'll take Executive over Signature every time.
 

From John Kidd on 31-Dec-2006

What a great experience. My son and I came in for aviation challenge at the Space Center. The folks at MDQ made our arrival and departure a very easy experience. Highly recommend this FBO!