OurAirports: Comments on airports in Missouri, United States

[0H7] "Visit Kahoka" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:00:16 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Kahoka Municipal Airport, United States:

Nice grass strip. Walking distance to school and downtown Kahoka.

[54MO] "My Dad's Legendary Takeoff from Flying Patch" by Anonymous Flier

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 02:28:01 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Ozark's Flying Patch Airport, United States:

I remember hearing stories of my Dad (Jerry Vaught) and Brother (Greg) piloting a large Cessna 195 aircraft safely in AND out of this tiny airfield. I just recently found the entry in my Dad's logbook. The aircraft was a beautiful 1952 Cessna 195 (N302GT) that my Dad owned at the time. By the way, Hallmark Ornaments used this exact aircraft as the model for their 2007 "Sky's The Limit" Christmas ornament, only they changed the N-Number to N302JB from a previous designation. Nevertheless, my Dad and Brother fondly remember the fateful day in Oct. of 1982 when they attended an Antique Airplane Association fly-in at Ozark's Flying Patch in the 275HP aircraft. Landing was fairly easy, but the takeoff was tense. People attending the fly-in asked my Dad how he was gonna pull off a 900 ft. grass strip takeoff in an aircraft that big. So when show time came, everyone lined up to watch what they thought would be a disastrous takeoff attempt. My Brother recalls helping my Dad push the aircraft's tail back to a small dirt road along a tree line, Dad doing a thorough engine check, putting on full flaps, holding the toe brakes tight, then winding the engine up to near takeoff RPM while my Brother helped Dad keep back pressure on the yoke to keep the tail down. (Sounds kinda like a Navy carrier takeoff doesn't it?) With a quick snap, Dad released the brakes and gave her full throttle. According to both my Dad and Brother they rolled off the end of the runway at the edge of the bluff and sunk down into the valley just moments before the wings really started to take lift leaving the landing gear a few close feet above the valley tree tops. Moments later as they circled around to buzz the tiny airfield to let everyone know their takeoff was successful, my Dad turned to my Brother and simply said: "Son, that was a close one."

[KMCI] "Wings of Alaska" by Anonymous Flier

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:38:24 -0500

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Kansas City International Airport, United States:

Can you tell me what terminal this airline is located at MCI? Is there on line check in available for scheduled flights?

[MO93] "code MO93" by rrobledo

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 10:32:36 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Keeven Air Ranch Airport, United States:

The FAA uses 'MO93' for Keeven Air Ranch Airport, Hawk Point, MO

[MO14] "code MO14" by rrobledo

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:31:42 -0500

Comment by @rrobledo on Marshall Field, United States:

The FAA uses 'MO14' for Marshall Field Airport, Fair Grove, MO

[MO76] "Wrong ID?" by ptomblin

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 18:09:34 -0500

Comment by @ptomblin on Life Line 2 Heliport, United States:

FAA uses Life Line 2 Heliport, in St. Robert, MO.

[MO25] "Wrong ID?" by ptomblin

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 13:24:21 -0500

Comment by @ptomblin on Show Me The Sky Airport, United States:

The FAA uses 'MO25' for "Show Me The Sky".

[KFES] "Saved by pilots" by david

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:27:25 -0500

Comment by @david on Festus Memorial Airport, United States:

This is the only public-use airport in Jefferson Co., MO. When the city decided to sell it, a group of pilots and investors raised money to buy it so that it can continue operating as an airport. There are plans to create an industrial park beside it, and to expand the runway to 5,000 feet (presumably to support business jets):

http://www.aopa.org/whatsnew/region/2008/081217mo.html

[US-0012] "First airport in Kansas City" by david

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 20:53:37 -0400

Comment by @david on Richards Field, United States:

Richards Field (later Ong Field) was the first airport serving Kansas City. It closed in 1949, and was redeveloped as the Gregory Heights subdivision.

[KSIK] "Lamberts!" by rhoyle

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:37:51 -0400

Comment by @rhoyle on Sikeston Memorial Municipal Airport, United States:

Friendly people, quick shuttle over to Lamberts for a one of a kind dining experience...

[KUBX] "NDB-A approach to be canceled" by david

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 12:07:18 -0500

Comment by @david on Cuba Municipal Airport, United States:

http://www.aopa.org/flightplanning/articles/2007/071031approaches.html

[6MU9] "Baja Flight" by Anonymous Flier

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 02:19:28 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Craddock Field, United States:

Hello Joe

You missed a good Baja Flight last Oct. Terry crashed his Dac into the sea and compleatly distroyed it! Where were you?? We are planing a flight to the Black Hills of S.D. next year.

Rick

[MO75] "When I take a trip across the US from Alaska, I am going to " by Anonymous Flier

Sun, 09 Sep 2007 03:56:52 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Brownsberger Airport, United States:

I hope to meet some distant cousins.

Kevin Brownsberger

[KM17] "Nice Cafe" by Warrior481

Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:58:06 -0400

Comment by @Warrior481 on Bolivar Municipal Airport, United States:

Just after buying my first airplane in Oklahoma, I was flying it home to Michigan when I stopped here for lunch. The folks in the Plane Cafe were talkative and asked about my cross country trip. The food was excellent. I don't know that I could have picked a better, friendlier place for a stop.

[51MO] "Don't plan on landing here!!!" by Anonymous Flier

Tue, 07 Aug 2007 16:25:30 -0400

Comment by an Anonymous Flier on Georger Farms Airport, United States:

Georger Farms Airport no longer exists. It was a private grass airfield that was removed in 2001.

Randy Georger

[KK15] "Great airport" by kingwrench

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:04:19 -0400

Comment by @kingwrench on Grand Glaize Osage Beach Airport, United States:

This is in the heart of Osage Beach. Walking distance to alot of nearby shopping and resturants. Very busy in the summer months.

[KAIZ] "My home base" by kingwrench

Sun, 22 Jul 2007 10:02:27 -0400

Comment by @kingwrench on Lee C Fine Memorial Airport, United States:

I love this airport, sits in the middle of one of Missouri state parks. Have to watch out for wild life passing in front of your airplane from time to time.

[K3SQ] "Great Airport" by ArtZ

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 08:03:00 -0400

Comment by @ArtZ on St Charles Airport, United States:

Fantastic people. Very friendly. Drop in for a visit!

-- Art Z.

[KSET] "Food" by Crash7

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:08:51 -0400

Comment by @Crash7 on St Charles County Smartt Airport, United States:

Good diner

[0N0] "Fun!" by Crash7

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 12:05:30 -0400

Comment by @Crash7 on Roosterville Airport, United States:

20 foot wide runway.