Dunham Private Airport Private

79MU · Smithville, MO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,011 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 04/22
Runway
1
Mag var
5E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:57 PM
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Sunrise06:21 AM11:21Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 125°downwind 035°base 305°final 215°45° entry2204

RWY 22LEFT traffic

Heading
215° mag · 220° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 35 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 035°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 22
Threshold elev
973 ft
Approach obstacle
Pline, 30 ft, 10 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

MCI 113.25 · ANX 115.15 · BQS 115.35
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
MCI · Kansas City VORTAC 113.25 · 79Y High r067° / 8.7 NM
ANX · Napoleon VORTAC 115.15 · 98Y Low r298° / 24.4 NM
BQS · Braymer VOR/DME 115.35 · 100Y Low r238° / 36.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 79MU — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
79MU
Coordinates
39.3298, -94.5579
Elevation
1,011 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5E
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
1987/06
Distance from city
4 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BOB DUNHAM
1901 N.E. 132ND STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO
816-532-0056
Manager
BOB DUNHAM
1901 N.E. 132ND STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO
816-532-0056
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • PRIOR PERMISSION REQUIRED.
  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.

Obstructions

  • ONE ORANGE BALL

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: 29MO Rollert Farm Airport (private) (2 NM) · 92MU Parks Field (private) (5 NM) · 0N0 Roosterville Airport (6 NM) · 1MU2 Smitty's Landing Airport (private) (8 NM) · MO26 Peterson Farm Airport (private) (10 NM)

About 79MU

Dunham Private Airport (79MU) is an airport in Smithville, MO, at 1,011 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 79MU, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 79MU have a control tower?

No. Dunham Private Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 79MU?

Dunham Private Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 79MU?

Dunham Private Airport is in Smithville, MO, at an elevation of 1,011 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.3298, -94.5579.

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