M48 Houston Memorial Airport

Before you fly into M48

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,195.2'

MSL · field 1,195.2' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 34

H/W +1 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF M48

M48 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KTBN (WAYNESVILLE-ST ROBERT RGNL FORNEY FLD) · 26.0 NM away. Conditions at M48 may differ.

METAR · KTBN

Observed 06:55Z

KTBN 280655Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM OVC022 15/12 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP118 T01470122 $

Wind: 290° @ 3 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 15°C / 12°C
Altimeter: 29.90 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,507 ft
Ceiling: 2,200 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

M48 does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KTBN (WAYNESVILLE-ST ROBERT RGNL FORNEY FLD) · 26.0 NM away. Conditions at M48 may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 27 21:00Z–29 03:00Z

TAF KTBN 272100Z 2721/2903 22015G25KT 9999 VCTS SCT045CB QNH2959INS TEMPO 2722/2802 23030G45KT 1600 +TSRAGR FEW016 BKN030CB OVC070 BECMG 2801/2802 35009KT 9999 NSW SCT030 QNH2975INS BECMG 2818/2819 01012KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS SCT030 OVC050CB QNH2997INS TEMPO 2819/2822 02012G20KT 4800 TSRA BKN025CB OVC045 BECMG 2901/2902 35009KT 9999 NSW FEW005 BKN013 OVC020 QNH2986INS TX29/2721Z TN12/2812Z LAST NO AMDS AFT 2803 NEXT 2813

BASEVFR

27 21:00Z–28 01:00Z

Wind: 220° at 15 kt gusting 25 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 4,500 ft
Weather: nearby thunderstorm

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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.

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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: 1 NM NW
VFR sectional: KANSAS CITY
ARTCC: ZKC · KANSAS CITY
NOTAM facility: COU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: CITY OF HOUSTON
Phone: 417-967-3348
Address: 601 S. GRAND AVE., HOUSTON MO 65483

Flight service · Hours

FSS COU: COLUMBIA1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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290° · 3 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 34

352°M

Head/Tail

+1 kt

Crosswind

3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	172° / 352°	3,500 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	—
34	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(4°)	—	57', tree, 1250' from thr, 195' R of cntrln, slope 18

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16

M48 · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16

M48 · 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: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AGRI

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

$4.95

KLBO·Lebanon Airport·37.6 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Houston Memorial Airport 0.000(417) 967-3348Independent19d ago	$5.25	—	—

Houston Memorial Airport
0.000(417) 967-3348
—
100LL
$5.25
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.95atKLBOLebanon Airport37.6 nmsave $0.30

Airport notes

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

General notes

Public bus service is available Monday through Friday from 0730 to 1600.Show FAA
Wildlife is on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
For clearance delivery contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508.Show FAA
Crop dusting aircraft and ultralight activity occur on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Lighting is from dusk to dawn. Medium intensity runway lights on runway 16/34 are preset on low intensity; increase intensity and activate runway end identifier lights on runways 16 and 34. Precision approach path indicators on runways 16 and 34 are controlled by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLFor 100LL fuel Monday through Friday call 417-967-3348; on Saturday, Sunday, and evenings call 417-967-4165.Show FAA

Other notes

Established prior to 1959.Show FAA
1For an attendant from 0800 to 1700 call (417) 967-3348; after 1700 call (417) 967-4165.Show FAA
MANAGERCity clerk.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M48

Answer card

ICAO: M48
Name: HOUSTON MEML
Location: HOUSTON, MISSOURI
Elevation: 1,195.2 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,195.2 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 3,500 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 0°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 290° at 3 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 34

Houston Memorial Airport (M48) sits in Houston, Missouri. The field elevation is 1,195.2 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 3,500 ft long with a concrete surface. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless local procedures or current chart data say otherwise. The airport lighting runs from dusk to dawn. The runway lights on 16/34 are preset to low intensity. You can increase intensity. You can also turn on runway end identifier lights on runways 16 and 34. The PAPI on both runway ends is controlled by CTAF.

Houston Memorial Airport has one on-field FBO. Houston Memorial Airport carries 100LL. For fuel on Monday through Friday call (417) 967-3348. For Saturday, Sunday and evenings call (417) 967-4165. Wildlife is reported on and near the airport. Crop dusting aircraft and ultralight activity also occur in the area. Keep your scan active in the pattern and on departure. The airport is an older field, established before 1959. If you need clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC. For any current operating detail not listed here, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at M48 and how long is it?

M48 has one runway, 16/34. It is 3,500 ft long with a concrete surface.

Does Houston Memorial Airport have an ILS?

No ILS approaches are published for M48. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any changes before you go.

Is M48 towered?

No. Houston Memorial Airport does not have a control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at M48?

A published pattern altitude is not listed in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless current local guidance says otherwise.

Which FBO is on the field at M48?

Houston Memorial Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Call (417) 967-3348 for Monday through Friday fuel details, or (417) 967-4165 on weekends and evenings.

Are the runway lights and PAPI pilot-controlled at M48?

Yes. The runway lights on 16/34 are preset to low intensity. You can increase intensity and activate the runway end identifier lights. The PAPI on both ends is controlled by CTAF.

Is there wildlife or ag traffic to watch for at Houston Memorial Airport?

Yes. The published remarks say wildlife is on and near the airport. Crop dusting aircraft and ultralight activity also occur in the vicinity, so expect extra traffic scanning duties.

Who do I call for clearance delivery at M48?

For clearance delivery, contact Kansas City ARTCC at 913-254-8508. If you need other current operating details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator.

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