Van's Heliport HeliportPrivate

MU39 · Springfield, MO · Non-towered

Elevation
1,390 ft MSL
Longest runway
382 ft H1/
Runway
1
Mag var
4E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 08:42 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:54 AM10:54Z
Sunrise06:22 AM11:22Z
Sunset08:14 PM01:14Z
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Night currency (§61.57)
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Advisories

NOTAMs

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Pilot reports

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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

SGF 116.90 · DGD 109.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SGF · Springfield VORTAC 116.90 · 116X High r127° / 12.4 NM
DGD · Dogwood VORTAC 109.40 · 31X Low r313° / 17.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MU39 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
MU39
Coordinates
37.2209, -93.1385
Elevation
1,390 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
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
ALL ALL
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1983/11
Distance from city
5 E
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
LOREN K. VAN BUREN
RT 2, BOX 163, SPRINGFIELD, MO
417-866-8995
Manager
ALLAN L. VAN BUREN
PO BOX 262, STRAFFORD, MO
417-831-1588
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

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

Obstructions

  • PLINES WEST, EAST & NORTH; TREES SOUTH.

Nearby airports

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About MU39

Van's Heliport (MU39) is a heliport in Springfield, MO, at 1,390 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 382 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MU39, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does MU39 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at MU39?

Van's Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 382 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is MU39?

Van's Heliport is in Springfield, MO, at an elevation of 1,390 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2209, -93.1385.

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