H79

LIFR

ELDON MODEL AIRPARK

ELDON · MISSOURI

Elev
917.2'
Longest RWY
4,000'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:56Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into H79
Conditions
LIFR
Very low · even IFR may divert
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,917.2'
MSL · field 917.2' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +3 · X/W 0 kt L

METAR & TAF H79

H79 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KAIZ (LEE C FINE MEML) · 16.0 NM away. Conditions at H79 may differ.

METAR · KAIZ

Observed 07:56Z

KAIZ 280756Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC003 13/10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP138 T01280100 $
Wind
VAR @ 3 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
13°C / 10°C
Altimeter
29.96 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
848 ft
Ceiling
300 ft AGL
Rules
LIFR

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 NE
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
COU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MANDY ASBURY
Address
101 SOUTH OAK ST BOX 355, ELDON MO 65026

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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000° · 3 kt
RWY 36
002°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 36

RIGHT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 002° · RIGHT TRAFFICPattern 1,917 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored182° / 2°4,000 ftCONC36 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 4-box right(3°)
36PAPI 4-box left(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

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
H79 · IAP
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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
100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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

  • For clearance delivery, contact Mizzou Approach at 417-868-5620 or 417-868-5619.Show FAA
  • Geese and other wildlife are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 18/36. Runway end identifier lights are on runways 18 and 36. Precision approach path indicators are on runways 18 and 36 and are activated by the CTAF.Show FAA
  • Ultralight aircraft are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLAutomatic credit card fueling system is available 24 hours a day for 100LL and Jet A fuel.Show FAA

Other notes

  • UNICOM is unmonitored.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · H79

Answer card
ICAO
H79
Name
ELDON MODEL AIRPARK
Location
ELDON, MISSOURI
Elevation
917.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,917.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 4,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
LIFR
Current wind
000° at 3 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Eldon Model Airpark sits in Eldon, Missouri. The field elevation is 917.2 ft MSL. It has one runway. The longest runway is 4,000 ft of concrete. There is no control tower. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

No ILS approaches are published here. The runway lighting is useful after dark. Medium intensity runway lights serve 18/36. Runway end identifier lights are installed on both ends. PAPI is available on 18 and 36. It is activated by the CTAF. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. UNICOM is unmonitored.

For fuel, there is an automatic credit card system on the field for 100LL and Jet A. No on-field FBOs are listed. For clearance delivery, Mizzou Approach is the contact listed in the remarks. Expect ultralight activity in and around the airport. Geese and other wildlife are also noted nearby. That matters here. Keep a sharp scan on short final and during taxi. If you need current operating details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator directly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at H79 Eldon Model Airpark?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does H79 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for H79. Plan for non-precision or visual work and verify current approach options before departure.
Is Eldon Model Airpark towered?
No. H79 has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
What runway does H79 have and how long is it?
H79 has one runway. It is 18/36 and it is 4,000 ft long with a concrete surface.
Can you get fuel at H79?
Yes. The published remarks say there is an automatic credit card fueling system available 24 hours a day for 100LL and Jet A.
What lighting is available at H79 for night operations?
Runway 18/36 has medium intensity runway lights, runway end identifier lights and PAPI on both ends. The PAPI is activated by CTAF.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at H79?
The published remarks say to contact Mizzou Approach at 417-868-5620 or 417-868-5619 for clearance delivery.
What should I watch for on approach to H79?
Ultralight aircraft are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Geese and other wildlife are also noted nearby. Keep a close lookout on final and in the pattern.

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