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96MO

Riverlands Area Heliport

West Alton, MissouriElevation 434 ftHeliport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

1 runway · longest 100 ft

H1
Dimensions
100 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY H1

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Riverlands Area Heliport is in West Alton, Missouri. Field elevation 434 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UsePrivate use
TypeHeliport
ManagerPATRICK MC GINNIS
Manager phone314-899-0405
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA96MO
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)SAINT LOUIS
RegionMissouri
CountryUnited States
Coordinates38.8631, -90.1571
Distance from city4 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›(A52) 145' TWR LGTD 150' SW OF PAD.
›FOR CD CTC ST LOUIS APCH AT 314-890-1018.
›PROVIDED EGRESS/INGRESS PATHS ARE MAINTAINED FOR AN 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND TRANSITIONAL SURFACES FOR AMINIMUM 2:1 SLOPES.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗96MO on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 96MO have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 96MO. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 96MO have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 96MO. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 96MO?
96MO sits at 434 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 96MO?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.