Airport information
- FAA LID
- MO45
- Coordinates
- 38.8922, -91.5660
- Elevation
- 800 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 1E
- 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
- 2000/12
- Distance from city
- 6 SW
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 | 05:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 10:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
Plan a flight from MO45
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 1,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,700 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 300 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,700 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLV · Hallsville | VORTAC | 114.20 | r111° / 29.4 NM |
| FTZ · Foristell | VORTAC | 110.80 | r288° / 30.3 NM |
| COU · Columbia | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r078° / 30.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MO45. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD A CLEAR APCH TO EA RY FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE; A CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A 7:1 SLOPE; AND RECOMMEND ALL OPNS BE CONDUCTED ON WEST SIDE OF RY.
- FOR CD CTC MIZZOU APCH AT 417-868-5620/5619.
- RY 01/19 OUTLINED WITH RED FLORESCENT LGTS.
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 MO45 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 MO45
Sky-Vu Airport (MO45) is an airport in Montgomery City, MO, at 800 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MO45, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MO45 have a control tower?
No. Sky-Vu Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MO45?
Sky-Vu Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MO45?
Sky-Vu Airport is in Montgomery City, MO, at an elevation of 800 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8922, -91.5660.
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