Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8MO3
- Coordinates
- 39.3247, -93.9416
- Elevation
- 760 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- ALL DALGT
- Beacon
- white-green (SEE RMK)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1977/01
- 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 | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:49 AM | 10:49Z |
| Sunset | 08:46 PM | 01:46Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
Plan a flight from 8MO3
Night operations
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,200 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 400 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 17/35
2,500 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees/Pline, 1,380 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 305° mag · 309° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,200 ft | |
| 17/35 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANX · Napoleon | VORTAC | 114.00 | r025° / 16.3 NM |
| BQS · Braymer | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r187° / 18.6 NM |
| RIS · Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r063° / 32.8 NM |
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r081° / 37 NM |
| SZL · Whiteman | TACAN | 109.80 | r329° / 39.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8MO3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD APCH SLOPES ARE MAINTD FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE & TRSNL SFC MAINTD FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR ROTG BCN CALL (816) 560-1381.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
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 8MO3 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 8MO3
Curtis Field (8MO3) is an airport in Richmond, MO, at 760 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8MO3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8MO3 have a control tower?
No. Curtis Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8MO3?
Curtis Field has 2 runways; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8MO3?
Curtis Field is in Richmond, MO, at an elevation of 760 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3247, -93.9416.
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