Richters Airport Private

87MO · East Lynne, MO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
915 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,000 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
5E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:54 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:52 AM10:52Z
Sunrise06:21 AM11:21Z
Sunset08:25 PM01:25Z
Evening civil twilight
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08:54 PM01:54Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 087°downwind 357°base 267°final 177°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
177° mag · 182° true
Dimensions
3,000 × 85 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
TURF-GRVL
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 357°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Markings
none
Approach obstacle
Road, 15 ft, 0 ft from threshold

Condition: Good.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Source: OurAirports — community data, not FAA-verified. Confirm on the Chart Supplement / NOTAMs before use.

Nearby navigation aids

ANX 115.15 · BUM 115.90 · SZL 109.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ANX · Napoleon VORTAC 115.15 · 98Y Low r187° / 24.7 NM
BUM · Butler VORTAC 115.90 · 106X High r016° / 27.7 NM
SZL · Whiteman TACAN 109.80 · 35X r265° / 33.2 NM

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Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 87MO — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
87MO
Coordinates
38.6961, -94.2580
Elevation
915 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
MON-SAT DALGT
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1969/04
Distance from city
3 NW

Night operations

Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.

Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
RONALD L. RICHTER
RR 1, PLEASANT HILL, MO
816-869-3374
Manager
RONALD L. RICHTER
RR 1, PLEASANT HILL, MO
816-869-3374
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • TREES, TIE DOWN AREA, HGR, RD, FCS & HIGH GND IN PRIM SFC; VIOLATIONS OF 7:1 HIGH GND, TREES & FC, EAST SIDE; TIE DOWN AREA & TREES WEST SIDE; TREES, HOUSE & RD NORTH END; RD & HIGH GND SOUTH END.
  • RWY 18 FIRST 400' ROLLING & UNEVEN.
  • FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
  • GLIDER OPS INVOF ARPT.

Obstructions

  • +7' FC, 20' FM RWY END, B; +30' TREES, 20' FM RWY END, 75-125'R; +15' RD, AT RWY END, 50'L; +9' FC, AT RWY END, 75'L.
  • +1' FENCE AT RWY END LEFT.

Nearby airports

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About 87MO

Richters Airport (87MO) is an airport in East Lynne, MO, at 915 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 87MO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 87MO have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 87MO?

Richters Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 87MO?

Richters Airport is in East Lynne, MO, at an elevation of 915 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.6961, -94.2580.

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