Bates County Hospital Heliport HeliportPrivate

81MO · Butler, MO · Non-towered

Elevation
820 ft MSL
Longest runway
60 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
5E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:50 PM
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Runways

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BUM 115.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BUM · Butler VORTAC 115.90 · 106X High r095° / 7 NM

Charts & procedures

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
81MO
Coordinates
38.2483, -94.3422
Elevation
820 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
ALL ALL
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1983/04
Distance from city
0 S
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BATES COUNTY HOSPITAL
615 W NURSERY, BUTLER, MO
660-200-7000
Manager
JOHN P. BUSTLE MD FAAFT
P.O. BOX 370, BUTLER, MO
660-200-7000
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.

Obstructions

  • BLDG 60 FT NW; PLINES 90 FT SOUTH; 60 FT LGTD COMM TWR 90 FT NW; 480 FT TWR 2000 FT SOUTHWEST OF HELI.

Nearby airports

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About 81MO

Bates County Hospital Heliport (81MO) is a heliport in Butler, MO, at 820 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 60 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 81MO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 81MO have a control tower?

No. Bates County Hospital Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 81MO?

Bates County Hospital Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 60 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 81MO?

Bates County Hospital Heliport is in Butler, MO, at an elevation of 820 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2483, -94.3422.

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