KPOF Poplar Bluff RGNL Business Airport

Before you fly into KPOF

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

1,330.8'

MSL · field 330.8' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 18

H/W +6 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KPOF

Current METAR

Observed 04:53Z

KPOF 120453Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM FEW080 27/23 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02670233

Wind: 200° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 27°C / 23°C
Altimeter: 29.87 inHg
Clouds: FEW
Density alt: 1,912 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KPOF does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KCGI (CAPE GIRARDEAU RGNL) · 45.2 NM away. Conditions at KPOF may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KCGI 111720Z 1118/1218 21015G25KT P6SM SCT050 FM120400 24010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 OVC060 PROB30 1204/1208 4SM -TSRA BKN030CB FM120800 33009KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN060 FM121000 33007KT P6SM BKN035 FM121500 01007KT P6SM SCT040

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–12 04:00Z

Wind: 210° at 15 kt gusting 25 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 5,000 ft
Weather: None forecast

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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: 3 NM E
VFR sectional: ST LOUIS
ARTCC: ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility: POF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: GARY PRIDE
Phone: 573-686-8669
Address: 101 OAK STREET, POPLAR BLUFF MO 63901

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL: SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0700-1600

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

200° · 6 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 18

181°M

Head/Tail

+6 kt

Crosswind

2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	181° / 1°	5,008 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 4-box left(3°)	—	—
36	—	—	—	—	VASI 4-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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KPOF POPLAR BLUFF RGNL BUSINESS in POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KPOF · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KPOF · 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: 100LLA
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
Other services: AFRT,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES,SURV

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.12

KTKX·Kennett Memorial Airport·35.7 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$4.50

KDXE·Dexter Municipal Airport·18.4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport 123.000(573) 686-8669 WebsiteTitan12d ago	$6.30	—

Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport
123.000(573) 686-8669
100LL
$6.30
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.12atKTKXKennett Memorial Airport35.7 nmsave $1.18
Jet A$4.50atKDXEDexter Municipal Airport18.4 nm

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

CROP DUSTING ACFT ON & INVOF ARPT FM MARCH TO AUGUST.
FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting notes

MIRL RWY 18/36, SS-SR; CTAF TO CHG INTST; 7 CLICKS FOR HIGH, 5 CLICKS FOR MED OR LWR INTST. VASI RWY 36 & PAPI RWY 18 - CTAF.

Approach & departure obstructions

36RWY 36 APCH SLOPE 28:1 TO DSPLCD THLD.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KPOF

Answer card

ICAO: KPOF
Name: POPLAR BLUFF RGNL BUSINESS
Location: POPLAR BLUFF, MISSOURI
Elevation: 330.8 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 1,330.8 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 5,008 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 0°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 200° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 18

Poplar Bluff Rgnl Business is in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Field elevation is 330.8 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, which is 5,008 ft long. It is an untowered field, so plan to self-announce on CTAF 123.0. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (573) 686-8669 before arrival if you need current service details. Medium intensity runway lights are available on runway 18/36 from sunset to sunrise. Use CTAF to change intensity. The field also has a VASI on runway 36 and a PAPI on runway 18.

One item to watch is the runway 36 approach slope note in the Chart Supplement. Crop dusting aircraft also operate on and near the airport from March through August. For clearance delivery, Memphis ARTCC is listed in the remarks. If you are planning a night arrival or a first visit, review the current Chart Supplement and expect normal non-towered traffic flow on 123.0.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KPOF and can a light jet use it?

KPOF has one runway, 18/36. It is 5,008 ft long. That is the longest runway on the field. Check your aircraft performance and current conditions before planning a jet arrival.

Does KPOF have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published at KPOF. If you need instrument guidance, check the current Chart Supplement for what is available before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at Poplar Bluff Rgnl Business?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement lists something different.

Is KPOF towered or untowered?

KPOF is untowered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. Self-announce position and intentions clearly.

Which FBO is on the field at KPOF?

Poplar Bluff Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (573) 686-8669 for current service details before arrival.

What should I know about night operations at KPOF?

Runway 18/36 has medium intensity lights from sunset to sunrise. Use CTAF to change intensity. The field also has a VASI on runway 36 and a PAPI on runway 18.

Are there any runway 36 approach concerns at KPOF?

Yes. The published remarks note a 28:1 approach slope to the displaced threshold on runway 36. Review that before you plan a landing from that end.

Is crop dusting traffic a factor at KPOF?

Yes. Crop dusting aircraft operate on and near the airport from March through August. Expect extra vigilance in that season. Watch the pattern and departures.

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