Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56MO
- Coordinates
- 38.7816, -92.0342
- Elevation
- 858 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2024/07
- Distance from city
- 5 SW
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 | 05:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 10:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from 56MO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,058 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,058 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| COU · Columbia | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r098° / 8.8 NM |
| HLV · Hallsville | VORTAC | 114.20 | r162° / 20.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56MO. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
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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 56MO 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 56MO
Flying E Field (56MO) is an airport in Fulton, MO, at 858 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,058 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56MO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56MO have a control tower?
No. Flying E Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 56MO?
Flying E Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,058 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56MO?
Flying E Field is in Fulton, MO, at an elevation of 858 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.7816, -92.0342.
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