KSTJ

VFR

ROSECRANS MEML

ST JOSEPH · MISSOURI

Elev
826.5'
Longest RWY
8,061'17/35
Tower
WED-THU 0800-0000, FRI-TUE 0800-1800, OT BY NOTAM
Status
Towered
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
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Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Towered
WED-THU 0800-0000, FRI-TUE 0800-1800, OT BY NOTAM local · CTAF after hrs
Pattern alt
1,826.5'
MSL · field 826.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KSTJ

Current METAR

Observed 09:53Z

KSTJ 120953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01440139
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
14°C / 14°C
Altimeter
29.99 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
818 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
3 NM NW
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility
STJ (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JULIUS RICE
Address
100 NW ROSECRANS RD, ST JOSEPH MO 64503

Flight service · Hours

FSS COU
COLUMBIA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • FRI-TUE · 0800-1800
  • WED-THU · 0800-0000

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
ATIS / D-ATIS
Tower / Local
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 17
176°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 176° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,827 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35176° / 356°8,061 ftCONCStandard L
13/31132° / 312°4,797 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
178,061'8,061'8,061'8,061'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
358,061'8,061'8,061'8,061'PAPI 4-box left(2.8°)
134,797'4,797'4,797'4,797'PAPI 4-box left(3°)
314,797'4,797'4,797'4,797'PAPI 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 KSTJ ROSECRANS MEML in ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI, showing runways 17/35, 13/31 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 35
LS · CAT I
STJ
110.3
ILS OR LOC RWY 35
KSTJ · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AFRT,AGRI,AVNCS,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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • FOR ADVY & POSITION INFO CALL STJ ATCT OR MONTR ATCT FREQ WHEN CLSD.
  • ARPT CLSD TO ACFT OVR 350000 LBS EXCEPT PPR.
  • ARFF AVBL BY ANG.
  • HIGH MIGRATORY BIRD ACTIVITY OCT THRU MAR ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • CAUTION: AFLD SUR BY LAKES AND MISSOURI RIVER. MODERATE SMALL BIRD ACT MID-NOV THRU MID-MAR AND MAY THRU AUG AND INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY MID-MAR THRU APR AND SEP THRU MID-NOV. INTS ANG TACTICAL TRNG WITHIN ARPT TFC AREA.
  • FUEL - A++ (MIL).
  • AIRFIELD CONDITIONS ARE NOT MONITORED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1600L-0700L
  • OPR 1300-2000Z++ MON-FRI, EXC HOL. PPR RQR FOR FULL STOP ONLY AND VALID +/- 30 MIN. TRAN ALERT SVC AND FAC AVBL 1330-2130Z++ MON-FRI, OT BY PPR APVL ONLY. NO TRAN ALERT MAINT AVBL, NON C130 CREW MUST BE PRESENT FOR REFUEL. LTD FUEL OPR AND EXTREMELY LTD PARK. 139 AW BASE OPS DSN 356-3596/3138/3260. IF NO ANSWER CTC COMD POST DSN 356-3224/3225, C816-236-3224/3225.
  • ANG: CREWS ATNDG AATTC COURSES CTC BRADY OPS 349.15.
  • ANG: CSTMS 1400-2200++ MON-FRI. AFT HRS ARR MUST BE SKED 48 HRS IN ADVN BY FONE DURG RGLR BUS HRS, CTC AFLD MGMT AT C816-236-3596. INSP NOT ALWAYS AVBL AFT HRS AND WKENDS.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
  • ANG: MODERATE SMALL BIRD ACT POSSIBLE SR TO SS. BASH II PERIOD (1 OCT-15 APR). MIL ACFT SEE AP/1 ENTRY FOR DETAILED BASH INFO.
  • TWY B BTN RWY 17/35 AND RWY 13/31 CLSD

Lighting notes

  • HIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET ON LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST; ACTVT MIRL RWY 13/31 AND REIL RWYS 17/35 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35PCR VALUE: 50/R/C/W/T
  • 13/31RWY 13/31 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. RWY 13/31 HAS ASSAULT STRIP PANELS THAT ARE CERISE AND ORANGE IN COLOR.

Other notes

  • CLSD TO ACR OPNS OVER 30 PSGR SEATS EXCEPT 48 HRS PPR; CALL AMGR (816) 271-4886. FOR ASSISTANCE IN ARFF INDEX C CTC AIR NATIONAL GUARD.
  • 1FOR SVCS AFT HRS CALL 816-271-3450 OR 816-262-4919.
  • 17/35CENTER 130 FT GROOVED.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KSTJ

Answer card
ICAO
KSTJ
Name
ROSECRANS MEML
Location
ST JOSEPH, MISSOURI
Elevation
826.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,826.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Towered · WED-THU 0800-0000, FRI-TUE 0800-1800, OT BY NOTAM
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 8,061 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
11
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Rosecrans Meml Airport is in St Joseph, Missouri. Field elevation is 826.5 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 8,061 ft. Runway 17/35 is 8,061 ft concrete. Runway 13/31 is 4,797 ft concrete.

The control tower is open Wednesday through Thursday from 0800 to 0000 local. Friday through Tuesday it is open 0800 to 1800 local. Tower service is OTS by NOTAM outside those hours. One ILS approach is published for runway 35. Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

PAN AM Flight Services is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. The published remarks also note limited fuel operations. They also note extremely limited parking and that airfield conditions are not monitored overnight. Expect military activity on the field. Bird activity can also be a factor, especially during the published hazard periods. Runway 13/31 has special use restrictions for some passenger operations. If you are planning anything outside a normal light-aircraft stop, check the current Chart Supplement and call the airport operator before you launch. The field is close to the Missouri River and lakes. Watch for local weather changes and bird traffic on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KSTJ?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement gives a different instruction.
What are the tower hours at Rosecrans Meml Airport?
The tower is open Wednesday through Thursday from 0800 to 0000 local. Friday through Tuesday it is open 0800 to 1800 local. Outside those hours, tower service is OTS by NOTAM.
Does KSTJ have an ILS approach?
Yes. One ILS approach is published for runway 35.
What is the longest runway at KSTJ?
Runway 17/35 is the longest runway. It is 8,061 ft concrete.
Which FBO is on the field at KSTJ?
PAN AM Flight Services is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist.
Is there a curfew or special operating restriction at KSTJ?
Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any published noise or curfew restrictions before flying into the field. The remarks also say the airport is closed to aircraft operations over 30 passenger seats except with 48 hours prior permission.
Can I get fuel after hours at KSTJ?
The remarks say fuel is available. Operations are limited. Airfield conditions are not monitored between 1600 local and 0700 local. Call PAN AM Flight Services or the airport operator before you go.
What runway should I expect to use for the ILS at KSTJ?
The published ILS is for runway 35. Check current winds, tower instructions and the latest Chart Supplement before departure.

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