Airport information
- FAA LID
- MO81
- Coordinates
- 37.6684, -90.6118
- Elevation
- 1,080 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2E
- 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
- 1976/10
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:10 AM | 10:10Z |
| Sunrise | 05:41 AM | 10:41Z |
| Sunset | 08:27 PM | 01:27Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:59 PM | 01:59Z |
Plan a flight from MO81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 09
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 09 at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 09/27
2,300 ft × 40 ft · GRVL-TURF- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 14/32
2,200 ft × 40 ft · GRVL-TRTD- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 100 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 2,300 ft | |
| 14/32 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAM · Farmington | VORTAC | 115.70 | r268° / 18 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MO81. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD APCH SLPS ARE CLRD & MNTND FOR A 20-1.
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
- CULVERTS WASHED OUT ON AER 27.
- RWY 14/32 CLSD INDEFLY DUE TO FLOOD DMG, CULVERTS WASHED OUT.
- SFC CMPSN LIME CHIPS AND SEALED.
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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 MO81 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 MO81
Dove Airstrip (MO81) is an airport in Bismarck, MO, at 1,080 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 2,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MO81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MO81 have a control tower?
No. Dove Airstrip is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MO81?
Dove Airstrip has 2 runways; the longest is 2,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MO81?
Dove Airstrip is in Bismarck, MO, at an elevation of 1,080 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.6684, -90.6118.
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