Lester E. Cox Medical Center North Heliport HeliportPrivate
MU59 · Springfield, MO · 1,325 ft elevation · var 4E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- MU59
- Coordinates
- 37.2253, -93.2909
- Elevation
- 1,325 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
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1985/12
- Distance from city
- 0 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 | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 08:37 PM | 01:37Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
Plan a flight from MU59
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Runway H1/
35 ft × 35 ft · Asphalt (Fair)- Heading
- n/a
- Threshold elev
- 1,325 ft
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 35 ft |
Communication frequencies
Tower & ground
| UNICOM | 123.05 |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGF · Springfield | VORTAC | 116.90 | r161° / 8.1 NM |
| DGD · Dogwood | VORTAC | 109.40 | r296° / 23.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for MU59. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
General
- FOR CD CTC SPRINGFIELD APCH AT 417-868-5620/5619.
Lighting
- PCL ON 123.050.
Contact
- OTHER CONTACT: SUSAN CRUM, RN 417-269-4040
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 MU59 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 MU59
Lester E. Cox Medical Center North Heliport (MU59) is a heliport in Springfield, MO, at 1,325 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 35 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for MU59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does MU59 have a control tower?
No. Lester E. Cox Medical Center North Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at MU59?
Lester E. Cox Medical Center North Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 35 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is MU59?
Lester E. Cox Medical Center North Heliport is in Springfield, MO, at an elevation of 1,325 ft MSL. Coordinates: 37.2253, -93.2909.
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