Flying 'J' Ranch Airport Private
MO72 · Van Buren, MO · 690 ft elevation · var 3E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MO72
- Coordinates
- 37.0403, -90.8668
- Elevation
- 690 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MEMPHIS (ZME)
- Flight service (FSS)
- SAINT LOUIS
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1975/09
- Distance from city
- 8 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 | 05:13 AM | 10:13Z |
| Sunrise | 05:44 AM | 10:44Z |
| Sunset | 08:26 PM | 01:26Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:57 PM | 01:57Z |
Plan a flight from MO72
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 1,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
1,900 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 500 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 800 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 1,900 ft |
No published frequencies or nearby navaids for MO72.
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MO72. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.
- 1808 DORSETT RD. MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043 314-739-3800
Nearby airports
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About MO72
Flying 'J' Ranch Airport (MO72) is an airport in Van Buren, MO, at 690 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MO72, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MO72 have a control tower?
No. Flying 'J' Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MO72?
Flying 'J' Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MO72?
Flying 'J' Ranch Airport is in Van Buren, MO, at an elevation of 690 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.0403, -90.8668.
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