Lester E Cox Medical Center South Heliport HeliportPrivate
56MU · Springfield, MO · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:43 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunrise | 06:23 AM | 11:23Z |
| Sunset | 08:14 PM | 01:14Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:43 PM | 01:43Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 30 ft | |
| H2/ | 45 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
SGF 116.90 · DGD 109.40
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGF · Springfield | VORTAC | 116.90 · 116X | High | r165° / 12.9 NM |
| DGD · Dogwood | VORTAC | 109.40 · 31X | Low | r290° / 20.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 56MU — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 56MU
- Coordinates
- 37.1446, -93.2804
- Elevation
- 1,270 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 4E
- Sectional chart
- KANSAS CITY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBIA · 122.1R, 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/11
- Distance from city
- 0 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 2 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC SPRINGFIELD APCH AT 417-868-5620/5619.
Contact
- OTHER CONTACT: SUSAN CRUM, RN 417-269-4040
Nearby airports
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About 56MU
Lester E Cox Medical Center South Heliport (56MU) is a heliport in Springfield, MO, at 1,270 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 45 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 56MU, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 56MU have a control tower?
No. Lester E Cox Medical Center South Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 56MU?
Lester E Cox Medical Center South Heliport has 2 runways; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 56MU?
Lester E Cox Medical Center South Heliport is in Springfield, MO, at an elevation of 1,270 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.1446, -93.2804.
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