M85

VFR

GIDEON MEML

GIDEON · MISSOURI

Elev
269'
Longest RWY
4,504'15/33
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR23:55Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into M85
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,269'
MSL · field 269' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 15
H/W +11 · X/W 18 kt R

METAR & TAF M85

M85 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KMAW (MALDEN RGNL) · 10.2 NM away. Conditions at M85 may differ.

METAR · KMAW

Observed 23:55Z

KMAW 272355Z AUTO 21021G28KT 10SM SCT034 SCT046 27/21 A2976 RMK AO1
Wind
210° @ 21G28 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
27°C / 21°C
Altimeter
29.76 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
1,972 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
1 NM SE
VFR sectional
ST LOUIS
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JOSHUA ATCHLEY
Address
109 MAIN ST., PO BOX 396, GIDEON MO 63848

Flight service · Hours

FSS STL
SAINT LOUIS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • IREG

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
210° · 21 kt
RWY 15
148°M
Head/Tail
+11 kt
Crosswind
18 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 15

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 15 · 148° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,269 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
15/33Favored148° / 328°4,504 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
1543', tree, 750' from thr, 300' R of cntrln, slope 12
3313', road, 330' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 10

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.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15
M85 · 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
Not available
Other services
AGRI

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • The airport is closed daily from sunset to sunrise except for helicopter operations.Show FAA
  • Crop dusting and ultralight aircraft operate on and in the vicinity of the airport.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449.Show FAA
  • Grass is growing in cracks on the parallel taxiway.Show FAA
  • The north taxiway to runway 15 threshold is closed. The south taxiway north of runway 33 threshold is closed.Show FAA
  • The north/south runway is closed and used for flying model planes.Show FAA

Runway surface & condition

  • 15/33Runway width varies from 58 to 60 feet.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 33Runway 33 markings are severely faded.Show FAA
  • 15Runway 15 markings are severely faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • This airport has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.Show FAA
  • Established prior to October 1959.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · M85

Answer card
ICAO
M85
Name
GIDEON MEML
Location
GIDEON, MISSOURI
Elevation
269 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,269 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
15/33 · 4,504 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
210° at 21 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 15

M85 is in Gideon, Missouri. The field elevation is 269 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 4,504 ft long and asphalt. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published. The airport is closed daily from sunset to sunrise except for helicopter operations.

The published pattern altitude is not listed, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless current local guidance says otherwise. That puts the pattern at about 1,269 ft MSL based on the field elevation. Runway 15 and runway 33 markings are severely faded. The runway width varies from 58 to 60 ft. The north taxiway to runway 15 is closed. The south taxiway north of runway 33 is closed. Grass is growing in cracks on the parallel taxiway.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. Crop dusting and ultralight aircraft operate on and near the airport. That makes a good traffic scan important on arrival and departure. If you need clearance delivery, contact Memphis ARTCC at the numbers in the Chart Supplement. For a first-time stop, check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The published remarks also show the field has been surveyed by the National Geodetic Survey.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at M85 and how long is it?
M85 has one runway. It is 15/33 and it is 4,504 ft long. The runway is asphalt.
Does M85 have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for M85. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any other approach or procedure updates before flight.
Is M85 towered?
No. M85 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and make a careful traffic scan because crop dusting and ultralight aircraft operate on and near the field.
What is the pattern altitude at M85?
The published pattern altitude is not listed. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless current local guidance says otherwise. That is about 1,269 ft MSL at this field elevation.
Is M85 open at night?
The airport is closed daily from sunset to sunrise except for helicopter operations. Verify the current FAA Chart Supplement before planning a night arrival.
What runway condition issues should I know about at M85?
Runway 15 and runway 33 markings are severely faded. The runway width also varies from 58 to 60 ft. Taxiway access near both runway ends has closures, so review the field layout before taxiing in.
Are there any on-field FBOs at M85?
No on-field FBOs are listed. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current service availability.
Who do I contact for clearance delivery at M85?
The published remarks say to contact Memphis ARTCC at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449 for clearance delivery. Confirm current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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