Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79MO
- Coordinates
- 36.9867, -90.5433
- Elevation
- 450 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- Sectional chart
- ST LOUIS
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1995/05
- Distance from city
- 1 N
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 | 05:12 AM | 10:12Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 10:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:25 PM | 01:25Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:56 PM | 01:56Z |
Plan a flight from 79MO
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 06
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 06 at 1,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 06/24
3,000 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Tower, 488 ft, 5,280 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 1,320 ft from threshold
Runway 17/35
2,000 ft × 50 ft · TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 06/24 | 3,000 ft | |
| 17/35 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAW · Malden | VORTAC | 111.20 | r308° / 39.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79MO. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR APCH TO EACH RY FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND A CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
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 79MO 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 79MO
Faries Field (79MO) is an airport in Williamsville, MO, at 450 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 79MO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 79MO have a control tower?
No. Faries Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 79MO?
Faries Field has 2 runways; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 79MO?
Faries Field is in Williamsville, MO, at an elevation of 450 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.9867, -90.5433.
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