Airport information
- FAA LID
- 69MO
- Coordinates
- 39.3084, -92.4541
- Elevation
- 885 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- 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
- 1982/04
- Distance from city
- 3 E
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 | 08:40 PM | 01:40Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Plan a flight from 69MO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 10
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 10 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 10/28
1,800 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 25 ft, 600 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28 | 1,800 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLV · Hallsville | VORTAC | 114.20 | r302° / 19.2 NM |
| MCM · Macon | VOR-DME | 112.90 | r170° / 20.8 NM |
| COU · Columbia | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r337° / 31.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 69MO. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED THE APPROACH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THE TRANSITIONAL SURFACE BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- OWNER DESIRES CHARTING
- FOR CD CTC MIZZOU APCH AT 417-868-5620/5619.
- MULTICOM FREQ 122.9.
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 69MO 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 69MO
Hess-McKeown Airport (69MO) is an airport in Higbee, MO, at 885 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,800 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 69MO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 69MO have a control tower?
No. Hess-McKeown Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 69MO?
Hess-McKeown Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,800 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 69MO?
Hess-McKeown Airport is in Higbee, MO, at an elevation of 885 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3084, -92.4541.
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