Wells Airport Private

MO85 · Marshfield, MO · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,530 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,400 ft 18/36
Runway
1
Mag var
2E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:45 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunrise06:18 AM11:18Z
Sunset08:16 PM01:16Z
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08:45 PM01:45Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:45 PM → 05:50 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:16 PM → 05:18 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 092°downwind 002°base 272°final 182°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
182° mag · 184° true
Dimensions
2,400 × 60 ft
TPA
2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 002°) on the 45° at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18
Threshold elev
1,521 ft
Approach obstacle
Trees, 80 ft, 200 ft from threshold

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

Nearby navigation aids

DGD 109.40 · SGF 116.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
DGD · Dogwood VORTAC 109.40 · 31X Low r008° / 13.9 NM
SGF · Springfield VORTAC 116.90 · 116X High r101° / 24.7 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MO85 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
MO85
Coordinates
37.2517, -92.8338
Elevation
1,530 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
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
UNATNDD
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
2000/12
Distance from city
6 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LARRY WELLS
2411 LONG STATE HIGHWAY P, MARSHFIELD, MO
417-859-6423
Manager
LARRY WELLS
2411 LONG STATE HIGHWAY P, MARSHFIELD, MO
417-859-6423
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC SPRINGFIELD APCH AT 417-868-5620/5619.

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About MO85

Wells Airport (MO85) is an airport in Marshfield, MO, at 1,530 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MO85, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does MO85 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at MO85?

Wells Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MO85?

Wells Airport is in Marshfield, MO, at an elevation of 1,530 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2517, -92.8338.

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