Airport information
- FAA LID
- MU73
- Coordinates
- 36.9264, -93.2894
- Elevation
- 1,322 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2021/08
- Distance from city
- 1 SW
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 | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:36 PM | 01:36Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:07 PM | 02:07Z |
Plan a flight from MU73
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 9
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 9 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 9/27
1,200 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Heading
- 270° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| DGD · Dogwood | VORTAC | 109.40 | r248° / 20.6 NM |
| SGF · Springfield | VORTAC | 116.90 | r171° / 25.9 NM |
| HRO · Harrison | VOR-DME | 112.50 | r350° / 36.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MU73. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- AARONMSPENCER@GMAIL.COM
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 MU73 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 MU73
Spencer Field (MU73) is an airport in Highlandville, MO, at 1,322 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MU73, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MU73 have a control tower?
No. Spencer Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MU73?
Spencer Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MU73?
Spencer Field is in Highlandville, MO, at an elevation of 1,322 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.9264, -93.2894.
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