Airport information
- FAA LID
- MO43
- Coordinates
- 38.9685, -91.4435
- Elevation
- 835 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2000/12
- 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 | 05:08 AM | 10:08Z |
| Sunrise | 05:40 AM | 10:40Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
Plan a flight from MO43
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
2,670 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 20 ft, 100 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 2,670 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTZ · Foristell | VORTAC | 110.80 | r302° / 27.5 NM |
| HLV · Hallsville | VORTAC | 114.20 | r099° / 33.1 NM |
| COU · Columbia | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r072° / 37.4 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MO43. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD A CLEAR APCH TO EA RY FOR A 20:1 GLIDE AND A CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC MIZZOU APCH AT 417-868-5620/5619.
- RY 02/20 OUTLINED WITH ORANGE CONES.
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 MO43 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 MO43
Wilkins Airport (MO43) is an airport in Montgomery City, MO, at 835 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,670 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MO43, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MO43 have a control tower?
No. Wilkins Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MO43?
Wilkins Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,670 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MO43?
Wilkins Airport is in Montgomery City, MO, at an elevation of 835 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9685, -91.4435.
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