Airport information
- FAA LID
- MO87
- Coordinates
- 38.9456, -94.1613
- Elevation
- 879 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
- Activated
- 1989/08
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 08:45 PM | 01:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:18 PM | 02:18Z |
Plan a flight from MO87
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,300 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 15 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANX · Napoleon | VORTAC | 114.00 | r183° / 9.1 NM |
| RIS · Riverside | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r112° / 22.9 NM |
| OJC · Johnson Co | VOR-DME | 113.00 | r071° / 27.6 NM |
| SZL · Whiteman | TACAN | 109.80 | r290° / 31.2 NM |
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r122° / 33.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MO87. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- APCH TO EACH RY MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLILDE SLOPE; ARPT TRANSITIONAL SFC MAINTAINED FOR 7:1 SLOPE.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT TO BE CHARTED.
- 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 MO87 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 MO87
Powis Airport (MO87) is an airport in Oak Grove, MO, at 879 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MO87, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MO87 have a control tower?
No. Powis Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MO87?
Powis Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MO87?
Powis Airport is in Oak Grove, MO, at an elevation of 879 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.9456, -94.1613.
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