KCHQ

VFR

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY

CHARLESTON · MISSOURI

Elev
313'
Longest RWY
3,196'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCHQ
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,313'
MSL · field 313' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 18
H/W +10 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KCHQ

KCHQ does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KSIK (SIKESTON MEML MUNI) · 10.3 NM away. Conditions at KCHQ may differ.

METAR · KSIK

Observed 22:35Z

KSIK 272235Z AUTO 20011G20KT 9SM 28/21 A2972 RMK AO2 T02760210 $
Wind
200° @ 11G20 kt
Visibility
9 SM
Temp / Dew
28°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.72 inHg
Clouds
Clear
Density alt
2,196 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
4 NM S
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY COMMISSION
Address
PO BOX 369, CHARLESTON MO 63834

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
200° · 11 kt
RWY 18
178°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 178° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,313 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored178° / 358°3,196 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
18PAPI 2-box left(3°)
36PAPI 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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18
KCHQ · 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
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Other services
AGRI

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 Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • Ultralight and crop dusting aircraft operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway edge lights are installed on runway 18/36 and preset to medium intensity. To increase intensity, use the common traffic advisory frequency. Precision approach path indicators are on continuously for runways 18 and 36.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 18/36Runway 18/36 has an incorrect number of threshold lights at each runway end.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 18There is a small tree 10 feet tall located 141 feet from the runway 18 threshold, 90 feet to the right.Show FAA
  • 36Runway end lights are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 18Runway end lights are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 36Runway 36 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 18Runway 18 markings are faded.Show FAA
  • 36Visual glide slope indicators are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA
  • 18Visual glide slope indicators are out of service indefinitely.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCHQ

Answer card
ICAO
KCHQ
Name
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY
Location
CHARLESTON, MISSOURI
Elevation
313 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,313 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
18/36 · 3,196 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
200° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 18

Mississippi County Airport sits in Charleston, Missouri. Field elevation is 313 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,196 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is not a busy metro airport, but you should still expect local traffic. Ultralights and crop dusters operate on and near the airport. Clearance delivery for IFR departures goes through Memphis ARTCC by phone.

Published remarks matter here. Runway end identifier lights are active. Medium intensity runway edge lights are installed on 18/36. The visual glide slope indicators are out of service indefinitely. Runway 18 and Runway 36 markings are faded. There is also a small tree near the Runway 18 threshold. Runway 18/36 has incorrect threshold light counts at each end. No on-field FBOs are listed, so verify fuel and service options with the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KCHQ?
KCHQ has one runway. Runway 18/36 is 3,196 ft long and asphalt. That is the longest runway on the field.
Is Mississippi County Airport towered?
No. KCHQ is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic calls.
What is the pattern altitude at KCHQ?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KCHQ have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KCHQ. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other instrument procedure details before you file or launch.
What should I know about runway lighting at KCHQ?
Runway end identifier lights are active on 18 and 36. Medium intensity runway edge lights are installed on 18/36. The visual glide slope indicators are out of service indefinitely.
Are there any runway or threshold issues at KCHQ?
Yes. The published remarks note faded markings on both runway ends. They also note a small tree near the Runway 18 threshold. Runway 18/36 has incorrect threshold light counts at each end.
Which FBOs are on the field at KCHQ?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.
How do I get IFR clearance for KCHQ?
The published remarks say to contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures with the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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