Riley Brancus Ranch Heliport HeliportPrivate
MU49 · Huntsville, MO · 820 ft elevation · var 3E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MU49
- Coordinates
- 39.5539, -92.5674
- Elevation
- 820 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- 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
- Activated
- 1985/05
- Distance from city
- 8 N
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-23
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:11 AM | 10:11Z |
| Sunrise | 05:43 AM | 10:43Z |
| Sunset | 08:41 PM | 01:41Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:14 PM | 02:14Z |
Plan a flight from MU49
Runway H1/
50 ft × 50 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 50 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCM · Macon | VOR-DME | 112.90 | r207° / 7.2 NM |
| HLV · Hallsville | VORTAC | 114.20 | r316° / 33.4 NM |
| IRK · Kirksville | VORTAC | 114.60 | r172° / 34.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MU49. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open MU49 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About MU49
Riley Brancus Ranch Heliport (MU49) is a heliport in Huntsville, MO, at 820 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 50 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MU49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MU49 have a control tower?
No. Riley Brancus Ranch Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MU49?
Riley Brancus Ranch Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 50 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MU49?
Riley Brancus Ranch Heliport is in Huntsville, MO, at an elevation of 820 ft MSL. Coordinates: 39.5539, -92.5674.
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