Airport information
- FAA LID
- MO51
- Coordinates
- 39.4236, -94.8477
- 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
- 1967/12
- 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 | 05:20 AM | 10:20Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 01:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 02:22Z |
Plan a flight from MO51
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
2,390 ft × 33 ft · Turf (Poor)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,390 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r323° / 9.8 NM |
| RIS · Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r322° / 21.6 NM |
| STJ · St.jJseph | VORTAC | 115.50 | r166° / 32.4 NM |
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r346° / 35.4 NM |
| TOP · Topeka | VORTAC | 117.80 | r057° / 36.9 NM |
| RBA · Robinson | VOR-DME | 108.20 | r130° / 37 NM |
| ANX · Napoleon | VORTAC | 114.00 | r294° / 38.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MO51. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- E111 PROVIDED APCH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MIN 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND TRANSITIONAL SFC BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
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 MO51 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 MO51
Schaback Strip (MO51) is an airport in Weston, MO, at 1,000 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,390 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MO51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MO51 have a control tower?
No. Schaback Strip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MO51?
Schaback Strip has 1 runway; the longest is 2,390 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MO51?
Schaback Strip is in Weston, MO, at an elevation of 1,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.4236, -94.8477.
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