Airport information
- FAA LID
- MU31
- Coordinates
- 39.7935, -94.4364
- Elevation
- 1,042 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2017/02
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
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 | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:50 AM | 10:50Z |
| Sunset | 08:49 PM | 01:49Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:22 PM | 02:22Z |
Plan a flight from MU31
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
1,140 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 1,140 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| STJ · St.jJseph | VORTAC | 115.50 | r106° / 24.7 NM |
| BQS · Braymer | VOR-DME | 111.20 | r288° / 27.7 NM |
| MCI · Kansas City | VORTAC | 113.25 | r019° / 33.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MU31. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 MU31 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 MU31
Saunders Field (MU31) is an airport in Osborn, MO, at 1,042 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,140 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MU31, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MU31 have a control tower?
No. Saunders Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MU31?
Saunders Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,140 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MU31?
Saunders Field is in Osborn, MO, at an elevation of 1,042 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.7935, -94.4364.
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