H57

VFR

BISMARCK MEML

BISMARCK · MISSOURI

Elev
1,038'
Longest RWY
2,050'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into H57
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,038'
MSL · field 1,038' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 35
H/W +1 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF H57

H57 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KFAM (FARMINGTON RGNL) · 8.9 NM away. Conditions at H57 may differ.

METAR · KFAM

Observed 04:56Z

KFAM 280456Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM FEW110 17/17 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP068 T01720172 $
Wind
280° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
17°C / 17°C
Altimeter
29.72 inHg
Clouds
FEW
Density alt
1,775 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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
ALEXANDER BISCHOFF
Address
P.O. BOX 292, PO BOX 262, BISMARCK MO 63624

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
280° · 4 kt
RWY 35
353°M
Head/Tail
+1 kt
Crosswind
4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 35 · 353° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 2,038 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35Favored173° / 353°2,050 ftASPH35 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1736', trees, 491' from thr, 141' R of cntrln, slope 8
3512', tree, 259' from thr, 121' R of cntrln, slope 4

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
H57 · 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
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Yes
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508.Show FAA
  • There is wildlife on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35Runway 17/35 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights; one threshold light is located 3 to 7 feet from the runway end on each side of the runway at each threshold.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport was established prior to 1959.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is Justin Kitchell from Crosswind Aviation Services.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · H57

Answer card
ICAO
H57
Name
BISMARCK MEML
Location
BISMARCK, MISSOURI
Elevation
1,038 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,038 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
17/35 · 2,050 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
280° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 35

Bismarck Meml Airport sits in Bismarck, Missouri. The field elevation is 1,038 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 2,050 ft of asphalt, so plan for a short-field profile if you are bringing in a heavier airplane. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The airport manager is Justin Kitchell from Crosswind Aviation Services. Runway 17/35 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights. The published remarks also note wildlife on and near the airport. That is worth keeping in mind on taxi, takeoff and landing.

For clearance delivery, the Chart Supplement says to contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508. If you are planning a night arrival, check the lighting setup before you go. If you need current airport details beyond what is published here, verify them with the airport operator or the current FAA Chart Supplement.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at H57 Bismarck Meml Airport?
H57 has one runway, 17/35. It is 2,050 ft long. That is the key planning number for performance and landing distance.
Is H57 towered or non-towered?
H57 is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.
Does H57 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for H57. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach data before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at H57?
Pattern altitude is not published for H57. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
What runway lighting is available at H57?
Runway 17/35 has nonstandard low intensity runway lights. The published remarks also note a threshold light near each runway end.
Who is the airport manager at H57?
The published airport manager is Justin Kitchell from Crosswind Aviation Services. For airport-specific questions, contact the airport operator directly.
Are there any FBOs on the field at H57?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts for H57. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability.
Is wildlife a concern at H57?
Yes. The published remarks say there is wildlife on and near the airport. Plan extra attention on taxi, takeoff and landing.

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