Airport information
- FAA LID
- 55MO
- Coordinates
- 38.8723, -91.2602
- Elevation
- 820 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1981/02
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 05:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM | 10:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
Plan a flight from 55MO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,000 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 350 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTZ · Foristell | VORTAC | 110.80 | r303° / 17.2 NM |
| STL · St Louis | VORTAC | 117.40 | r270° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 55MO. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED THE APPROACH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THAT THE TRANSITIONAL SURFACE BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC MIZZOU APCH AT 417-868-5620/5619.
- CO-OWNERS: MARVIN HENDERSHOT, DON TATE AND LEE COWIE
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 55MO 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 55MO
Tightsqueeze Field (55MO) is an airport in Jonesburg, MO, at 820 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 55MO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 55MO have a control tower?
No. Tightsqueeze Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 55MO?
Tightsqueeze Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 55MO?
Tightsqueeze Field is in Jonesburg, MO, at an elevation of 820 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8723, -91.2602.
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