Airport information
- FAA LID
- MO49
- Coordinates
- 36.9692, -94.5773
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2000/12
- Distance from city
- 10 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 | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
Plan a flight from MO49
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,560 ft × 40 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 200 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 200 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,560 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EOS · Neosho | VOR-DME | 117.30 | r311° / 10.2 NM |
| OSW · Oswego | VORTAC | 117.60 | r102° / 32.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MO49. 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.
- 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 MO49 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 MO49
Five Mile Airport (MO49) is an airport in Joplin, MO, at 1,100 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,560 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MO49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MO49 have a control tower?
No. Five Mile Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MO49?
Five Mile Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,560 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MO49?
Five Mile Airport is in Joplin, MO, at an elevation of 1,100 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.9692, -94.5773.
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