Bolivar Municipal Airport

M17 · Bolivar, MO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,093 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,000 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
3E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:48 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:51 AM10:51Z
Sunrise06:20 AM11:20Z
Sunset08:19 PM01:19Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:48 PM01:48Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:48 PM → 05:51 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:19 PM → 05:20 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 089°downwind 359°base 269°final 179°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
179° mag · 182° true
Dimensions
4,000 × 75 ft
TPA
2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3.75°)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind (heading 359°) on the 45° at 2,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
1,092 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
1,092 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

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

CTAF
123.0
UNICOM
123.0

Departure & arrival

“Springfield”
App/Dep
124.95

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

By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
318.2APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

SGF 116.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SGF · Springfield VORTAC 116.90 · 116X High r353° / 14.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
M17
Coordinates
37.5961, -93.3477
Elevation
1,093 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
Sectional chart
KANSAS CITY
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBIA · 122.1R, 122.6 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
COU
Attendance
MON-SAT 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1996/04
Distance from city
4 E

Activity & hazards NASR

  • Parachute jumping — to 1,400 ft MSL · SUNRISE TO SUNSET · RADIO COMMUNICATION SHALL BE ESTABLISHED WITH SGF AT LEASE FIVE MINUTES PRIOR TO EACH JUMP.

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
RY 18/36 MIRL DUSK-2330; AFT 2330 ACTVT - CTAF. on 123.0Chart 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, Jet A
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Air ambulance, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF BOLIVAR
BOX 9 345 S MAIN, BOLIVAR, MO
417-326-2489
Manager
KERRICK TWEEDY
4460 ARPT DR, BOLIVAR, MO
417-777-6800
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • EXTENSIVE STUDENT PILOT TRAINING INVOF ARPT.
  • WILDLIFE & BIRDS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC SPRINGFIELD APCH AT 417-868-5620/5619.

Lighting

  • RY 18/36 MIRL DUSK-2330; AFT 2330 ACTVT - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL CREDIT CARD SYS 100 LL AND JET A 24 HRS AVAIL.

Contact

  • FAX: 417-777-5558

Nearby airports

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About M17

Bolivar Municipal Airport (M17) is an airport in Bolivar, MO, at 1,093 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for M17, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does M17 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at M17?

Bolivar Municipal Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is M17?

Bolivar Municipal Airport is in Bolivar, MO, at an elevation of 1,093 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.5961, -93.3477.

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