78Y

VFR

RANKIN

MARYVILLE · MISSOURI

Elev
984'
Longest RWY
3,050'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
Satellite top-down sketch of 78Y RANKIN showing runway layout — runways 17/35
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into 78Y
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,784'
MSL · field 984' + 800 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +7 · X/W 8 kt L

METAR & TAF 78Y

78Y does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KEVU (NORTHWEST MISSOURI RGNL) · 4.0 NM away. Conditions at 78Y may differ.

METAR · KEVU

Observed 22:35Z

KEVU 112235Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A2977 RMK AO2 T02780187
Wind
310° @ 11 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.77 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,846 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
OMAHA
Pattern altitude
800 ft AGL · 1,784 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
COU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN RANKIN
Address
27300 JET RD., MARYVILLE MO 64468

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
310° · 11 kt
RWY 35
354°M
Head/Tail
+7 kt
Crosswind
8 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 354° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,784 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored174° / 354°3,050 ftCONC-TURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1762', pline, 203' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of 78Y RANKIN in MARYVILLE, MISSOURI, showing runways 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
78Y · 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
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
INSTR,RNTL

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

  • HI TENSION PWR LNS LCTD APRXLY 1200 FT NORTH OF RWY 17 THR. MKR BALLS ON TOP PWR LNS ONLY.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35RWY 35 FIRST 2500 FT CONC 14 FT WIDE; RWY 17 FIRST 550 FT GRVL/TURF 60 FT WIDE.
  • 17/35RWY 17/35 WIDTH VARIANCE 14-60 FT.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 35RWY 35 CROPS 6-8 FT TALL 60 FT FM RWY THR 125 FT L-R
  • 17RWY 17 DSPLCD THR MKD WITH 5 TIRES ON EACH SIDE OF RWY.
  • 17APCH RATIO 15:1 TO DSPLCD THR.

Other notes

  • 1AMGR LIVES ON ARPT
  • 17/35CONC-TURF

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · 78Y

Answer card
ICAO
78Y
Name
RANKIN
Location
MARYVILLE, MISSOURI
Elevation
984 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,784 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 3,050 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
310° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

RANKIN (78Y) sits near Maryville, Missouri. The field elevation is 984 ft MSL. It has one runway, 17/35, which is 3,050 ft long. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 1,784 ft MSL. Runway 17/35 has concrete and turf surface. The published remarks matter here. Runway 35 has crops 6 to 8 feet tall near the threshold. High tension power lines are about 1,200 ft north of the Runway 17 threshold. Marker balls are on top of the lines. Runway 17 has a displaced threshold marked with tires. The runway width also varies, so plan your rollout and takeoff with that in mind.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Contact the airport operator directly or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current fuel and service availability. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. A first-time pilot should pay close attention to the displaced threshold on 17. Also watch the crop and obstacle environment on 35. This is an uncontrolled field with no published ILS.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at 78Y?
Pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 1,784 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Does RANKIN have a control tower?
No. 78Y is an uncontrolled airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for traffic calls.
Is there an ILS at 78Y?
No ILS approaches are published for this airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the longest runway at RANKIN?
The longest runway is 17/35 at 3,050 ft. It is a concrete and turf runway with varying width.
What runway hazards should I know about at 78Y?
Runway 35 has crops 6 to 8 feet tall near the threshold. Runway 17 has a displaced threshold marked with tires. High tension power lines are about 1,200 ft north of the Runway 17 threshold.
Are there any on-field FBOs at RANKIN?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF or UNICOM for current FBO availability.
What frequency do I use at 78Y?
CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Use that frequency for self-announce traffic and to check current field activity.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at 78Y?
The published clearance delivery contact is Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588. Use that if you need an IFR clearance pickup.

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