3VS

MVFR

ROY OTTEN MEML AIRFIELD

VERSAILLES · MISSOURI

Elev
1,027'
Longest RWY
2,805'07/25
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 3VS
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,027'
MSL · field 1,027' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 07
H/W +5 · X/W 9 kt L

METAR & TAF 3VS

3VS does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KDMO (SEDALIA RGNL) · 21.9 NM away. Conditions at 3VS may differ.

METAR · KDMO

Observed 09:53Z

KDMO 280953Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM OVC022 11/07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01060072 $
Wind
010° @ 10 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 7°C
Altimeter
29.98 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
719 ft
Ceiling
2,200 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
2 NM W
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
COU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JAMIE MORROW
Address
104 N. FISHER ST, 10998 HIGHWAY 52, VERSAILLES MO 65084

Flight service · Hours

FSS COU
COLUMBIA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 10 kt
RWY 07
069°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
9 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 07

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 07 · 069° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,027 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
07/25Favored69° / 249°2,805 ftASPH25 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0763', trees, 631' from thr, 87' R of cntrln, slope 6
2577', trees, 1145' from thr, 225' R of cntrln, slope 12

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
3VS · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • Line of sight along runway 07/25 is obstructed by a grade change in the runway.Show FAA
  • Crop dusting aircraft and helicopters operate along with ultralight activity on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is no standard runway safety area beyond each runway end. The terrain grades are incorrect with a large drop off at runway 07 end and a road at runway 25 end.Show FAA
  • Deer and wildlife are present on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Whiteman Approach at 660-687-3132. When Whiteman Approach is closed, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights on runway 07/25 are activated by clicking the CTAF frequency three times.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours via self-service.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 07/25Runway 07/25 width varies between 39 and 40 feet.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 25There is an 8-foot road located 105 to 200 feet from the runway 25 end, 40 to 125 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERAfter hours non-emergency contact phone number is 573-378-0623.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · 3VS

Answer card
ICAO
3VS
Name
ROY OTTEN MEML AIRFIELD
Location
VERSAILLES, MISSOURI
Elevation
1,027 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,027 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
07/25 · 2,805 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
010° at 10 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 07

Roy Otten Meml Airfield is in Versailles, Missouri. The field elevation is 1,027 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 2,805 ft long with an asphalt surface. The airport is nontowered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. 100LL is available 24 hours through self-service. After-hours non-emergency contact is 573-378-0623.

First-time pilots should pay close attention to the runway notes. Line of sight along 07/25 is affected by a grade change in the runway. There is also a road near the runway 25 end. The published remarks say there is no standard runway safety area beyond either end. Deer and wildlife are present on and near the airport. Crop dusting aircraft, helicopters and ultralight activity also operate in the area. Runway lights on 07/25 are medium intensity. They are activated by clicking the CTAF frequency three times. For clearance delivery, contact Whiteman Approach at 660-687-3132. When Whiteman Approach is closed, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Roy Otten Meml Airfield (3VS)?
3VS has one runway. Runway 07/25 is 2,805 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
What is the pattern altitude at 3VS?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does Roy Otten Meml Airfield have a control tower?
No. 3VS is nontowered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Is there an ILS approach at 3VS?
No ILS approaches are published for Roy Otten Meml Airfield. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach information before you go.
What fuel is available at Roy Otten Meml Airfield?
100LL is available 24 hours through self-service. No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts, so verify current service details with the airport operator or by calling the field.
How do you turn on the runway lights at 3VS?
Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 07/25. Activate them by keying the CTAF frequency three times.
What should I watch for on final to runway 25 at 3VS?
The published remarks call out a road near the runway 25 end. They also note a grade change that affects line of sight along 07/25. Plan a careful stabilized approach and verify the runway environment early.
Are there wildlife or other traffic concerns at Roy Otten Meml Airfield?
Yes. Deer and wildlife are present on and near the airport. Crop dusting aircraft, helicopters and ultralight activity also operate in the area. Keep a sharp scan in the pattern and on taxi.

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