Riverlands Area HeliportPrivate

96MO · West Alton, MO · Non-towered · Open on the map

Elevation
434 ft MSL
Longest runway
100 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 96MO. Nearby reporting stations: KALN (5 NM), KSTL (12 NM), KSET (13 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-21 · night begins 07:26 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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06:21 AM11:21Z
Sunrise06:47 AM11:47Z
Sunset07:00 PM00:00Z
Evening civil twilight
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07:26 PM00:26Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:26 PM → 06:21 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:00 PM → 05:47 AM

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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

TOY 116.00 · STL 117.40 · SKE 112.20 · +1
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TOY · Troy VORTAC 116.00 · 107X Low r300° / 13.4 NM
STL · St Louis VORTAC 117.40 · 121X High r088° / 15.2 NM
SKE · Scott TACAN 112.20 · 59X r325° / 23.8 NM
FTZ · Foristell VORTAC 114.35 · 90Y Low r070° / 39.4 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 96MO — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
96MO
Coordinates
38.8631, -90.1570
Elevation
434 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
SAINT LOUIS · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Activated
1984/03
Distance from city
4 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CORPS OF ENGINEERS
P O BOX 337, WEST ALTON, MO
573-355-6505
Manager
PATRICK MC GINNIS
PO BOX 337, WEST ALTON, MO
314-899-0405
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • (A52) 145' TWR LGTD 150' SW OF PAD.
  • FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1018.

Nearby airports

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About 96MO

Riverlands Area (96MO) is a heliport in West Alton, MO, at 434 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 100 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 96MO, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 96MO have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 96MO?

Riverlands Area has 1 runway; the longest is 100 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 96MO?

Riverlands Area is in West Alton, MO, at an elevation of 434 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.8631, -90.1570.

More about 96MO

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 96MO 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.

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