K52

MVFR

CPT BEN SMITH AIRFIELD/MONROE CITY

MONROE CITY · MISSOURI

Elev
737.1'
Longest RWY
3,515'09/27
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into K52
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,702.1'
MSL · field 737.1' + 965 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 27
H/W +9 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF K52

K52 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KHAE (HANNIBAL RGNL) · 14.2 NM away. Conditions at K52 may differ.

METAR · KHAE

Observed 05:35Z

KHAE 280535Z AUTO 32014G24KT 10SM OVC025 14/09 A2986 RMK AO2
Wind
320° @ 14G24 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 9°C
Altimeter
29.86 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
868 ft
Ceiling
2,500 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 S
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
Pattern altitude
965 ft AGL · 1,702 ft MSL
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DELL BUCKMAN
Address
109 2ND ST., BOX 67, MONROE CITY MO 63456

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0800-1700
  • SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
320° · 14 kt
RWY 27
271°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 27

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 27 · 271° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,702 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
09/27Favored91° / 271°3,515 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
09PAPI 2-box left(3°)20', pole, 495' from thr, 145' R of cntrln, slope 14
27PAPI 2-box left(3°)21', trees, 425' from thr, 125' R of cntrln, slope 10

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 09
K52 · 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
100LL
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
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 Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The medium intensity runway lights on runway 09/27 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. To increase intensity and activate the precision approach path indicators on runways 09 and 27, use the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 09There is a 1 to 4 foot fence located 0 to 200 feet from the runway 09 end, 120 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 27There is a 1 to 5 foot fence located 65 to 200 feet from the runway 27 end, 120 feet to the right, and another 1 to 5 foot fence located 0 to 200 feet from the runway 27 end, 125 feet to the left.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • The traffic pattern altitude is 800 feet above ground level for light aircraft and 1500 feet above ground level for turboprop and jet aircraft.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport office phone number is (573) 735-4845.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · K52

Answer card
ICAO
K52
Name
CPT BEN SMITH AIRFIELD/MONROE CITY
Location
MONROE CITY, MISSOURI
Elevation
737.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,702.1 ft MSL (965 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
09/27 · 3,515 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
320° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 27

CPT Ben Smith Airfield sits in Monroe City, Missouri. Field elevation is 737.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 09/27 and the longest runway is 3,515 ft of asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is 965 ft AGL, which is 1,702.1 ft MSL. The published remarks also note that the pattern altitude is 800 ft AGL for light aircraft. It is 1,500 ft AGL for turboprops and jets. Use the current Chart Supplement and local procedures to sort out which pattern applies to your aircraft.

Monroe City Regional Airport is on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. The airport office phone number is (573) 735-4845. The runway lights on 09/27 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use the common traffic advisory frequency to increase intensity and activate the PAPI on runways 09 and 27. There are also published fence obstructions near both runway ends. That matters on short final. If you are planning a first visit, pay attention to the lighting setup, the pattern altitude and the obstruction notes before you arrive.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at K52?
The published pattern altitude is 965 ft AGL. That equals 1,702.1 ft MSL.
Does K52 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for K52. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before you go.
Is K52 towered?
No. K52 has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at K52?
Monroe City Regional Airport is listed on the field. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (573) 735-4845 to confirm current services before arrival.
What is the longest runway at K52?
K52 has one runway. Runway 09/27 is 3,515 ft long and has an asphalt surface.
Are there runway lights or PAPI at K52?
Yes. The medium intensity runway lights on 09/27 are preset to low intensity from dusk to dawn. Use CTAF to increase intensity and activate the PAPI on runways 09 and 27.
Are there obstructions near the runway ends at K52?
Yes. Published remarks note fence obstructions near both ends of runway 09/27. Give yourself extra margin on short final and review the current Chart Supplement before landing.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at K52?
For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City Air Route Traffic Control Center at 913-254-8508. If you need airport-specific help, call the airport office at (573) 735-4845.

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