Ava Bill Martin Memorial

AOV · KAOV · Ava, MO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,311 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,634 ft 13/31
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:40 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:29 AM11:29Z
Sunrise06:55 AM11:55Z
Sunset07:14 PM00:14Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:40 PM00:40Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:40 PM → 06:29 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:14 PM → 05:55 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 045°downwind 315°base 225°final 135°45° entry1331

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
135° mag · 137° true
Dimensions
3,634 × 50 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 315°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
1,277 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 37 ft, 235 ft from threshold, 197 ft R of centerline — 1:1 slope to clear · penetrates the 20:1 visual approach surface
Threshold crossing height
43 ft
TDZ elevation
1,277 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Departure & arrival

“Springfield”
App/Dep
126.35

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

DGD 109.40 · SGF 116.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DGD · Dogwood VORTAC 109.40 · 31X Low r107° / 9.8 NM
SGF · Springfield VORTAC 116.90 · 116X High r122° / 38.8 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KAOV / AOV
Coordinates
36.9719, -92.6820
Elevation
1,311 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBIA · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
COU
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Distance from city
2 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT PAPI RWY 13; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI INTST OPER ON PHOTO CELL DAY/NGT; MIRL INTST VRBL: 3, 5, 7 CLICKS - CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
Fuel available
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF AVA
404 SOUTH JEFFERSON ST, P.O. BOX 967, AVA, MO
417-683-5516
Manager
DAVID DAVIDSON
PO BOX 967, AVA, MO
417-840-2301
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • NTSD RY SAFETY AREA BYD RY 13 END, INSUF LENGTH AND LARGE DROP OFF.
  • 100LL SELF SVC CREDIT CARD AVBL 24 HRS.
  • CLICK PCL 5 TIMES TO UNLOCK TERMINAL DOOR.
  • FOR CD CTC SPRINGFIELD APCH AT 417-868-5620/5619.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 13; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF. PAPI INTST OPER ON PHOTO CELL DAY/NGT; MIRL INTST VRBL: 3, 5, 7 CLICKS - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • TREES 10-35FT 10-175FT FROM RWY END, 150-250 FT RIGHT; TREES 10-43 FT 25-70 FT FROM RWY END, 235 FT LEFT
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About KAOV

Ava Bill Martin Memorial (AOV · KAOV) is an airport in Ava, MO, at 1,311 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,634 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KAOV, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KAOV have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KAOV?

Ava Bill Martin Memorial has 1 runway; the longest is 3,634 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KAOV?

Ava Bill Martin Memorial is in Ava, MO, at an elevation of 1,311 ft MSL. Coordinates: 36.9719, -92.6820.

More about KAOV

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