MO5

VFR

BOLLINGER-CRASS MEML

VAN BUREN · MISSOURI

Elev
652'
Longest RWY
2,600'02/20
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR04:19Z
© Esri
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into MO5
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
1,652'
MSL · field 652' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 02
H/W +3 · X/W 3 kt L

METAR & TAF MO5

MO5 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPOF (POPLAR BLUFF RGNL BUSINESS) · 35.7 NM away. Conditions at MO5 may differ.

METAR · KPOF

Observed 04:19Z

KPOF 280419Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM BKN095 20/18 A2980 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E-SW TSE02 T02000178
Wind
350° @ 4 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
20°C / 18°C
Altimeter
29.80 inHg
Clouds
BKN
Density alt
1,557 ft
Ceiling
9,500 ft AGL
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 N
VFR sectional
KANSAS CITY
ARTCC
ZME · MEMPHIS
NOTAM facility
STL (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
RON KEENEY
Address
PO BOX 40, VAN BUREN MO 63965

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
350° · 4 kt
RWY 02
025°M
Head/Tail
+3 kt
Crosswind
3 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 02

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 02 · 025° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 1,652 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
02/20Favored25° / 205°2,600 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
0213', brush, 278' from thr, 70' R of cntrln, slope 6
2089', trees, 1480' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 14

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

Chart Supplement
MO5 · CHART_SUPP
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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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
Landing fee
No fee published
Beacon schedule
SEE RMK
Wind indicator
No
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 runway safety area along the sides of the runway and beyond runway 20 end is not standard. There are large drop-offs, incorrect terrain gradients, brush, and trees.Show FAA
  • Deer and wildlife are 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

Lighting notes

  • The beacon is on top side indefinitely.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 02Runway 02 has brush and trees 1 to 17 feet tall, tall weeds, and high ground 0 to 200 feet from the runway end, left and right.Show FAA
  • 20Runway 20 has brush and trees 1 to 33 feet tall located 0 to 75 feet from the runway end, 100 to 120 feet to the left.Show FAA
  • 02Runway 02 markings are severely faded.Show FAA
  • 20Runway 20 markings are severely faded.Show FAA

Other notes

  • The segmented circle and wind cone are in poor condition.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager is the Public Works Director.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · MO5

Answer card
ICAO
MO5
Name
BOLLINGER-CRASS MEML
Location
VAN BUREN, MISSOURI
Elevation
652 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
1,652 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
02/20 · 2,600 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
350° at 4 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 02

Bollinger-Crass Meml (MO5) sits in Van Buren, Missouri. The field elevation is 652 ft MSL. It has one runway, 02/20, which is 2,600 ft long and asphalt. This is an unattended field with no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so verify the current traffic pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go. The published remarks matter here. Runway 02 has brush, trees, tall weeds and rising ground near the departure end. Runway 20 also has brush and trees close to the end. The runway safety area is not standard along the sides of the runway and beyond the Runway 20 end. There are drop-offs, terrain changes, brush and trees in the area. Deer and other wildlife are also reported on and near the airport.

The segmented circle and wind cone are in poor condition. Runway markings on both ends are severely faded. The beacon is reported to be on continuously. No on-field FBOs are listed, so plan on self-sufficiency and verify services with the airport operator before arrival. For clearance delivery, the published contact is Memphis ARTCC. This is a small field in a rural area. A careful look at the runway environment and a current briefing are smart before you launch.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at MO5 and can a light airplane operate there?
MO5 has one runway, 02/20, at 2,600 ft. That length is workable for many light piston airplanes. The runway environment is the bigger issue here because of the published obstructions and non-standard safety area.
What is the pattern altitude at Bollinger-Crass Meml?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts provided. Verify the current traffic pattern in the FAA Chart Supplement before flying in.
Is MO5 towered or uncontrolled?
MO5 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announced traffic. Verify the current airport remarks before arrival.
Does MO5 have any ILS approaches?
No ILS approaches are published for MO5. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach and procedure information before you go.
What runway hazards should I expect at MO5?
Runway 02 has brush, trees, tall weeds and high ground near the end. Runway 20 has brush and trees close to the departure end. The runway safety area is not standard along the sides and beyond the Runway 20 end.
Are there wildlife concerns at MO5?
Yes. Deer and wildlife are reported on and in the vicinity of the airport. Plan for a careful taxi, takeoff and landing scan.
Which FBOs are on the field at MO5?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts provided. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival. You can also call the field on CTAF 122.9 for current FBO availability.
Who should I contact for clearance delivery at MO5?
The published remark says to contact Memphis ARTCC for clearance delivery at 901-368-8453 or 901-368-8449. Verify that information in the current FAA Chart Supplement before flight.

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