6K2

MVFR

SHELBY COUNTY

SHELBYVILLE · MISSOURI

Elev
760'
Longest RWY
2,300'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR06:15Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 6K2
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,760'
MSL · field 760' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +6 · X/W 14 kt L

METAR & TAF 6K2

6K2 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMBY (OMAR N BRADLEY) · 27.2 NM away. Conditions at 6K2 may differ.

METAR · KMBY

Observed 06:15Z

KMBY 280615Z AUTO 29015G21KT 10SM OVC027 12/08 A2990 RMK AO2
Wind
290° @ 15G21 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
12°C / 8°C
Altimeter
29.90 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
607 ft
Ceiling
2,700 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
1 NM NW
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
COU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
GINA MESMER
Address
106 S WASHINGTON BOX 90, SHELBYVILLE MO 63469

Flight service · Hours

FSS COU
COLUMBIA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 15 kt
RWY 35
352°M
Head/Tail
+6 kt
Crosswind
14 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 352° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,760 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored172° / 352°2,300 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
174', fence, 80' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
3572', tree, 1030' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 14

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
6K2 · 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
Not available
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
Wind indicator
Yes
Segmented circle
No

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

  • Runway 17 has farm equipment 6 to 8 feet tall located 145 feet from the runway end.Show FAA
  • There is a heavy concentration of large waterfowl on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • There is no standard runway safety area beyond each runway end. Runway 17 has a fence 80 feet from the threshold. Runway 35 has a large drop off and a lake.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35Runway 35 is marked with non-precision runway markings at the threshold.Show FAA
  • 17Runways 17 and 35 are marked with large yellow cones.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The approach to each runway is provided with a minimum 20 to 1 glide slope and the transitional surface is maintained for a 7 to 1 slope.Show FAA
  • MANAGERContact person: City Clerk.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 6K2

Answer card
ICAO
6K2
Name
SHELBY COUNTY
Location
SHELBYVILLE, MISSOURI
Elevation
760 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,760 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 2,300 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
290° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Shelby County Airport is in Shelbyville, Missouri. The field elevation is 760 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 2,300 ft of turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. Clearance delivery is handled through Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508. That is worth having handy if you need it before departure.

The published remarks matter here. Runway 17 has farm equipment near the departure end. Runway 17 also has a fence close to the threshold. Runway 35 has a large drop off and a lake beyond it. There is also a heavy concentration of large waterfowl on and near the airport. Runways 17 and 35 are marked with large yellow cones. Runway 35 has non-precision runway markings at the threshold.

No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF for current service details. The contact person listed in the remarks is the City Clerk. First-time pilots should plan for a short turf strip with no standard runway safety area beyond either end, plus the bird activity and the terrain off the 35 end.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at Shelby County Airport (6K2)?
6K2 has one runway, 17/35. It is 2,300 ft long and turf.
Is there an ILS at 6K2?
No ILS approaches are published for 6K2. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at 6K2?
The facts do not publish a pattern altitude for 6K2. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is Shelby County Airport towered?
No. 6K2 is non-towered. CTAF is 122.9.
What should I know about runway 17 at 6K2?
Runway 17 has farm equipment 145 ft from the runway end. The runway end also has a fence 80 ft from the threshold. Plan your takeoff and landing with that in mind.
What should I know about runway 35 at 6K2?
Runway 35 has a large drop off and a lake beyond the end. The threshold is marked with non-precision runway markings.
Are there any wildlife or obstacle concerns at 6K2?
Yes. The remarks call out a heavy concentration of large waterfowl on and near the airport. There is also no standard runway safety area beyond either runway end.
Which FBOs are on the field at 6K2?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.

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