KPLK

VFR

M GRAHAM CLARK DOWNTOWN

BRANSON · MISSOURI

Elev
940.1'
Longest RWY
3,738'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR08:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KPLK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,940.1'
MSL · field 940.1' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KPLK

KPLK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KBBG (BRANSON) · 5.8 NM away. Conditions at KPLK may differ.

METAR · KBBG

Observed 08:35Z

KBBG 280835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A2997 RMK AO2
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 13°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
984 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 S
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
COU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MIKE MULNIK
Address
PO BOX 1194, BRANSON MO 65616

Flight service · Hours

FSS COU
COLUMBIA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 12
117°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 117° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,940 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30117° / 297°3,738 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
30VASI 4-box right(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 12
KPLK · 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
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AMB,INSTR,RNTL

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 Springfield Approach at 417-868-5620 or 417-868-5619.Show FAA
  • Branson Airport attractions are near airports.Show FAA
  • There are no safety or overrun areas at runway ends. Large drop-offs and steep terrain gradients exist along runway pavement edges.Show FAA
  • Student training activities occur in the area.Show FAA
  • Deer are on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • General aviation services are available at the east end of the airfield.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are active on runways 12 and 30. Visual approach slope indicator is on runway 30. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 12 and 30 and controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 30Runway 30 runway end identifier lights are located 86 feet from the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 12Runway 12 runway end identifier lights are located 105 feet from the displaced threshold.Show FAA
  • 12The obstacle clearance slope is 50 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 12.Show FAA
  • 30The obstacle clearance slope is 37 to 1 to the displaced threshold of runway 30.Show FAA

Other notes

  • MANAGERManager phone number is 417-677-5300.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPLK

Answer card
ICAO
KPLK
Name
M GRAHAM CLARK DOWNTOWN
Location
BRANSON, MISSOURI
Elevation
940.1 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,940.1 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
12/30 · 3,738 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
3
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

M Graham Clark Downtown Airport sits in Branson, Missouri. Field elevation is 940.1 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 12/30 is 3,738 ft long with asphalt pavement. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.7. Springfield Approach handles APCH and departure on 126.35. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or ATC say otherwise. That puts the light-aircraft pattern at about 1,940 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The on-field FBO is M. Graham Clark Downtown Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly at (417) 332-1848 for current service details.

This field has some things a first-time pilot should plan for. The published remarks call out no safety or overrun areas at the runway ends. Large drop-offs and steep terrain gradients exist along the runway edges. Deer are also reported on and near the airport. Runway end identifier lights are active on both ends. Runway 30 also has a VASI. Student training activity is common in the area. For clearance delivery, Springfield Approach publishes phone numbers in the Chart Supplement. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go for any updated procedures or local restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KPLK?
Pattern altitude is not published. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless local procedures say otherwise. That works out to about 1,940 ft MSL at the 940.1 ft field elevation.
Does KPLK have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for KPLK. If you need an instrument option, check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before departure.
What runway does KPLK use and how long is it?
KPLK has one runway, 12/30. It is 3,738 ft long with asphalt pavement.
Is KPLK towered?
No. KPLK is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.7 for local traffic calls and UNICOM on the same frequency.
Which FBO is on the field at KPLK?
The on-field FBO listed is M. Graham Clark Downtown Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (417) 332-1848 for current service details.
What should I know about runway 12/30 at KPLK?
The published remarks warn that there are no safety or overrun areas at the runway ends. Large drop-offs and steep terrain gradients exist along the runway edges, so plan your rollout and go-around with that in mind.
What lighting is available at KPLK for night operations?
Runway end identifier lights are active on both runway ends. Medium intensity runway lights are also on runways 12 and 30. They are controlled by CTAF. Runway 30 also has a VASI.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KPLK?
Springfield Approach handles clearance delivery. The published remarks list 417-868-5620 and 417-868-5619. Verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before you fly.

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