KSTJ

MVFR

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· METAR12:53Z
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Before you fly into KSTJ
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
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
RWY 31
H/W +5 · X/W 1 kt R

METAR & TAF KSTJ

Current METAR

Observed 12:53Z

KSTJ 281253Z 33005KT 10SM OVC021 09/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP185 T00940044
Wind
330° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
106 ft
Ceiling
2,100 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
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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330° · 5 kt
RWY 31
312°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
1 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 312° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,827 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35176° / 356°8,061 ftCONCStandard L
13/31Favored132° / 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

© Esri

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

  • Customs is available from 1400 to 2200 and beyond Monday through Friday. After hours arrivals must be scheduled 48 hours in advance by phone during regular business hours. Contact airfield management at 816-236-3596. Inspection is not always available after hours and on weekends.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on Flight Service Station frequency, contact Kansas City Approach at 816-329-2710.Show FAA
  • Operations are from 1300 to 2000 Zulu Monday through Friday except holidays. Prior permission required for full stop only and valid plus or minus 30 minutes. Transient alert service and facilities available 1330 to 2130 Zulu Monday through Friday, other times by prior permission approval only. No transient alert maintenance available. Non C130 crew must be present for refuel. Limited fuel operations and extremely limited parking. 139th Airlift Wing base operations can be reached at DSN 356-3596, 3138, or 3260. If no answer, contact command post at DSN 356-3224 or 3225, commercial 816-236-3224 or 3225.Show FAA
  • Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting is available by the Air National Guard.Show FAA
  • Moderate small bird activity is possible from sunrise to sunset. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Phase II period is from October 1 to April 15. Military aircraft should see the Airport/Facility Directory entry for detailed bird strike hazard information.Show FAA
  • Fuel available is A++ military.Show FAA
  • Airfield conditions are not monitored between the hours of 1600 local and 0700 local.Show FAA
  • Caution: Airfield surface is by lakes and the Missouri River. Moderate small bird activity occurs mid-November through mid-March and May through August with increased bird activity mid-March through April and September through mid-November. Intensive and tactical training occurs within the airport traffic area.Show FAA
  • High migratory bird activity occurs October through March on and in vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • The airport is closed to aircraft over 350,000 pounds except with prior permission required.Show FAA
  • Taxiway B between runways 17/35 and 13/31 is closed.Show FAA
  • For advisory and position information, call St. Joseph tower or Monett tower frequency when closed.Show FAA
  • Air National Guard crews attending AATTC courses contact Brady Operations on frequency 349.15.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • High intensity runway lights on runway 17/35 are preset on low intensity. To increase intensity or activate medium intensity runway lights on runway 13/31 and runway end identifier lights on runways 17/35, use the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 17/35The pavement classification number value for runway 17/35 is 50/R/C/W/T.Show FAA
  • 13/31Runway 13/31 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats and non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats. Runway 13/31 has assault strip panels that are cerise and orange in color.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The airport is closed to aircraft operations over 30 passenger seats except with 48 hours prior permission required. Call the airport manager at (816) 271-4886. For assistance in Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting index C, contact the Air National Guard.Show FAA
  • 1For services after hours call 816-271-3450 or 816-262-4919.Show FAA
  • 17/35The center 130 feet of runway 17/35 is grooved.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

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
MVFR
Current wind
330° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

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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