Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3MO5
- Coordinates
- 37.1281, -94.2161
- Elevation
- 1,095 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1992/05
- Distance from city
- 5 SE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
Plan a flight from 3MO5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,600 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 50 ft, 1,300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOS · Neosho | VOR-DME | 117.30 | r024° / 20.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3MO5. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THE APCH TO EACH RY IS MAINTD TO PROVIDE A MIN OF 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE. THE TRANSITIONAL SFC BE MAINTD FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
- CELL: 417-793-1431
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 3MO5 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 3MO5
Nimsick Airport (3MO5) is an airport in Carthage, MO, at 1,095 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3MO5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3MO5 have a control tower?
No. Nimsick Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3MO5?
Nimsick Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3MO5?
Nimsick Airport is in Carthage, MO, at an elevation of 1,095 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.1281, -94.2161.
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