Dunham Private Airport Private
79MU · Smithville, MO · 1,000 ft elevation · var 5E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 79MU
- Coordinates
- 39.3298, -94.5579
- Elevation
- 1,000 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- 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
- 1987/06
- Distance from city
- 4 S
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 | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:48 PM | 01:48Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:21 PM | 02:21Z |
Plan a flight from 79MU
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 04
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 04 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 04/22
2,000 ft × 35 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 80 ft, 10 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 30 ft, 10 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r067° / 8.7 NM |
| RIS · Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r003° / 12.7 NM |
| ANX · Napoleon | VORTAC | 114.00 | r298° / 24.4 NM |
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r010° / 30.5 NM |
| BQS · Braymer | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r237° / 36.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79MU. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PERSONAL USE.
- PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
- ONE ORANGE BALL
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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 79MU 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 79MU
Dunham Private Airport (79MU) is an airport in Smithville, MO, at 1,000 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 79MU, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 79MU have a control tower?
No. Dunham Private Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 79MU?
Dunham Private Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 79MU?
Dunham Private Airport is in Smithville, MO, at an elevation of 1,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3298, -94.5579.
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