KUNO West Plains Rgnl Airport

Before you fly into KUNO

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,228.3'

MSL · field 1,228.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 36

H/W +8 · X/W 4 kt R

METAR & TAF KUNO

Current METAR

Observed 10:53Z

KUNO 121053Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM FEW050 21/18 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02110183

Wind: 030° @ 9 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 18°C
Altimeter: 29.99 inHg
Clouds: FEW
Density alt: 2,156 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KUNO does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KBPK (BAXTER COUNTY) · 41.0 NM away. Conditions at KUNO may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 06:00Z–13 06:00Z

TAF KBPK 120523Z 1206/1306 22008KT P6SM FEW050 FM120900 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050 OVC080 FM121400 10005KT P6SM BKN050 OVC100 FM130100 15004KT P6SM BKN250

BASEVFR

12 06:00Z–12 09:00Z

Wind: 220° at 8 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Few clouds 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: 10 NM NW
VFR sectional: KANSAS CITY
ARTCC: ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility: UNO (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TORREY ALBIN
Phone: 417-257-4771
Address: 4523 CO ROAD 2340, POMONA MO 65789

Flight service · Hours

FSS COU: COLUMBIA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: 0800-1700

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

030° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 36

359°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

4 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
18/36Favored	179° / 359°	5,101 ft	ASPH	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
18	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
36	—	—	—	—	PAPI 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KUNO WEST PLAINS RGNL in WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI, showing runways 18/36 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KUNO · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 18

KUNO · 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
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AMB,INSTR

Ramp & ground

Transient storage: Tie-down
Lighting schedule: SEE RMK
Beacon schedule: SS-SR
Beacon: White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator: Yes
Segmented circle: Yes

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.00

KCVK·Sharp County Regional Airport Authority·40.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$6.18

42A·Melbourne Municipal Airport·48.6 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
West Plains Regional Airport 122.800(417) 257-1530 WebsitePhillips 663d ago	$6.08	—

West Plains Regional Airport
122.800(417) 257-1530
100LL
$6.08
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.00atKCVKSharp County Regional Airport Authority40.3 nmsave $1.08
Jet A$6.18at42AMelbourne Municipal Airport48.6 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

HELICOPTER OPS ON & INVOF ARPT.
FOR CD CTC MEMPHIS ARTCC AT 901-368-8453/8449.

Lighting notes

BCN LOCATED ON WATER TWR WEST OF ARPT.
ACTVT MIRL RY 18/36; PAPI RYS 18; 36 & REIL RYS 18 & 36 AFT 2200 - CTAF.
ULTRALIGHTS ON & INVOF APRT.

Other notes

1ALL
1FOR ATTENDANT AFTER 1700 CALL 417-256-2244 OR 417-257-4771.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KUNO

Answer card

ICAO: KUNO
Name: WEST PLAINS RGNL
Location: WEST PLAINS, MISSOURI
Elevation: 1,228.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,228.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 18/36 · 5,101 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 2°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 030° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 36

West Plains Rgnl sits in West Plains, Missouri. Field elevation is 1,228.3 ft MSL. The airport has one runway, 18/36, which is 5,101 ft long. It is not towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

For pattern work, use the published standard light piston pattern of 1,000 ft AGL. That puts the pattern at about 2,228.3 ft MSL based on the field elevation. The on-field FBO is West Plains Regional Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. The airport is attended all day. If you need an attendant after 1700, call the numbers in the Chart Supplement or the airport directly before arrival.

A few operational notes matter here. Medium intensity runway lights are on runway 18/36. PAPI is available on both ends. REILs are on both runway ends after 2200 on the CTAF frequency. Ultralight aircraft and helicopters are active on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan in the pattern. For clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC by phone. The beacon is on the water tower west of the airport. If you are planning a night arrival or a first visit, verify the current Chart Supplement and brief the lighting setup before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KUNO?

The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That works out to about 2,228.3 ft MSL at this field elevation.

Does KUNO have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KUNO. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you file.

Is West Plains Rgnl towered?

No. KUNO is an untowered airport. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic and monitor the pattern closely.

What runway is longest at KUNO?

Runway 18/36 is the only runway. It is 5,101 ft long with an asphalt surface.

Which fuel types are available on the field at KUNO?

West Plains Regional Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current availability before you go.

Are the runway lights and PAPI available at night at KUNO?

Yes. Medium intensity runway lights are active on runway 18/36. PAPI is installed on both runway ends. REILs are on both ends after 2200 on the CTAF frequency.

Is KUNO busy with other traffic types?

Yes. The published remarks say ultralight aircraft are on and in the vicinity of the airport. Helicopter operations are also on and in the vicinity, so expect mixed traffic in the pattern.

How do I get clearance delivery at KUNO?

The published remarks say to contact Memphis ARTCC by phone for clearance delivery. Use the current Chart Supplement for the listed numbers before departure.

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