K33 Salem Memorial Airport

Before you fly into K33

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,041.2'

MSL · field 1,241.2' + 800 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 35

H/W +2 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF K33

K33 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTBN (WAYNESVILLE-ST ROBERT RGNL FORNEY FLD) · 26.6 NM away. Conditions at K33 may differ.

METAR · KTBN

Observed 06:55Z

KTBN 280655Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM OVC022 15/12 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP118 T01470122 $

Wind: 290° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 15°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.90 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,564 ft
Ceiling: 2,200 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

K33 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTBN (WAYNESVILLE-ST ROBERT RGNL FORNEY FLD) · 26.6 NM away. Conditions at K33 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 21:00Z–29 03:00Z

TAF KTBN 272100Z 2721/2903 22015G25KT 9999 VCTS SCT045CB QNH2959INS TEMPO 2722/2802 23030G45KT 1600 +TSRAGR FEW016 BKN030CB OVC070 BECMG 2801/2802 35009KT 9999 NSW SCT030 QNH2975INS BECMG 2818/2819 01012KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS SCT030 OVC050CB QNH2997INS TEMPO 2819/2822 02012G20KT 4800 TSRA BKN025CB OVC045 BECMG 2901/2902 35009KT 9999 NSW FEW005 BKN013 OVC020 QNH2986INS TX29/2721Z TN12/2812Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2803 NEXT 2813

BASEVFR

27 21:00Z–28 01:00Z

Wind: 220° at 15 kt gusting 25 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 4,500 ft
Weather: nearby thunderstorm

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 4 NM SW
VFR sectional: KANSAS CITY
Pattern altitude: 800 ft AGL · 2,041 ft MSL
ARTCC: ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility: STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BRENT YOUNG
Phone: 573-729-5900
Address: 400 NORTH IRON STREET, SALEM MO 65560

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL: SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

290° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 35

346°M

Head/Tail

+2 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 35

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
17/35Favored	166° / 346°	2,998 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
17	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
35	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17

K33 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17

K33 · IAP

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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Landing fee: No fee published
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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$4.55

8WC·Washington County Airport·45.5 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.55at8WCWashington County Airport45.5 nm

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 ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are activated by CTAF. To increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runways 17 and 35, use CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to October 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · K33

Answer card

ICAO: K33
Name: SALEM MEML
Location: SALEM, MISSOURI
Elevation: 1,241.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,041.2 ft MSL (800 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 17/35 · 2,998 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 290° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 35

Salem Memorial Airport is in Salem, Missouri. The field elevation is 1,241.2 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 17/35 is 2,998 ft long with an asphalt surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL, which is 2,041.2 ft MSL.

No ILS approaches are published here. That matters if you are planning an IFR arrival. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and airport data before you go. The published remarks also note that 100LL self-service fuel is available 24 hours. Runway lights on 17/35 are activated by CTAF. Use CTAF to increase light intensity. It also activates the runway end identifier lights on 17 and 35.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. FBO options vary. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF for current FBO availability. The airport is not towered, so expect self-announce traffic and pay close attention in the pattern. Clearance delivery for IFR departures is handled through Kansas City ARTCC at the published number. The field sits at moderate elevation, so performance planning should account for density altitude on warm days.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at K33 Salem Memorial Airport?

The published pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL. That equals 2,041.2 ft MSL.

Does Salem Memorial Airport have a control tower?

No. K33 is an untowered airport, so pilots use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.

Is there an ILS approach at K33?

No ILS approaches are published for Salem Memorial Airport. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest IFR procedure data before departure.

What runway does Salem Memorial Airport have?

K33 has one runway. Runway 17/35 is asphalt and 2,998 ft long.

Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at K33?

Yes. The published remarks say 100LL self-service fuel is available 24 hours.

How do you activate the runway lights at Salem Memorial Airport?

Runway 17/35 medium intensity lights are activated by CTAF. Use CTAF to increase intensity and to activate the runway end identifier lights on 17 and 35.

Who handles IFR clearance delivery for K33?

The published remarks say to contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508 for clearance delivery.

What should a first-time pilot know before flying into Salem Memorial Airport?

Expect an untowered field with a single 2,998 ft runway at 1,241.2 ft MSL. The airport sits at moderate elevation, so check density altitude before a warm-day departure.

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