Butler Memorial Airport

BUM · KBUM · Butler, MO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
894 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,999 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
4E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-03 · night begins 08:54 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:52 AM10:52Z
Sunrise06:21 AM11:21Z
Sunset08:25 PM01:25Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:54 PM01:54Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:54 PM → 05:52 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:25 PM → 05:21 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 088°downwind 358°base 268°final 178°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
178° mag · 182° true
Dimensions
3,999 × 75 ft
TPA
1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (2.9°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 358°) on the 45° at 1,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
871 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
888 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Rubberized friction seal. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12k.

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

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

“Butler”
CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
122.1R 125.55 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
327.0BUTLER RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

BUM 115.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BUM · Butler VORTAC 115.90 · 106X High r074° / 7.1 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

Lowest minimums here: RNAV (GPS) with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →

Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBUM / BUM
Coordinates
38.2898, -94.3401
Elevation
894 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBIA · 122.1R · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Columbia Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
COU
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1946/11
Distance from city
2 N

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 13,000 ft MSL · 0500-2200, SAT-MON.

Night operations

Airport lighting
SS-SR
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 18: 2-light PAPI (left) · 36: 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
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Parachute ops, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF BUTLER
PO BOX 420, BUTLER, MO
660-679-4182
Manager
DENNIS JACOBS
107 W OHIO STREET, BUTLER, MO
660-424-0620
Remarks FAA · 3 notes

General

  • ULTRALIGHTS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • TWO TWRS +195 FT & +411 FT; APRXLY 7000 FT & 14000 FT S OF RY 36 THLD.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
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About KBUM

Butler Memorial Airport (BUM · KBUM) is an airport in Butler, MO, at 894 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,999 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBUM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBUM have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KBUM?

Butler Memorial Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,999 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBUM?

Butler Memorial Airport is in Butler, MO, at an elevation of 894 ft MSL. Coordinates: 38.2898, -94.3401.

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