wxdecoder
KSTJ · STJ

Rosecrans Memorial Airport

St Joseph, MissouriElevation 826 ftMedium airport

OUR HEADSET PICK · NOT SPONSORED

DC

David Clark DC ONE-X

Not sponsored, just the headset we'd buy ourselves: the DC ONE-X, with hybrid noise cancelling, Bluetooth, and 30+ hour battery. And David Clark's A+ customer service is the real reason we recommend them.

Visit David Clark
RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 8,061 ft

13/31
Dimensions
4,797 x 75 ft
Surface
Concrete (excellent)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 13136°T
Landing length (LDA)4,797 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,797 / 4,797 / 4,797 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31316°T
Landing length (LDA)4,797 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,797 / 4,797 / 4,797 ft
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
17/35
Dimensions
8,061 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (good)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 17180°T
Landing length (LDA)8,061 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,061 / 8,061 / 8,061 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 350°T
Landing length (LDA)8,061 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA8,061 / 8,061 / 8,061 ft
ILSILS
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft

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

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Rosecrans Memorial Airport is in St Joseph, Missouri. Field elevation 826 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
ManagerJULIUS RICE
Manager phone816-271-5374
AttendedALL FRI-TUE, 0800–1800
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKSTJ / STJ
SectionalKANSAS CITY
Center (ARTCC)KANSAS CITY
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBIA
RegionMissouri
CountryUnited States
Coordinates39.7719, -94.9097
Distance from city3 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF126.900
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

120.35
ST JOSEPH APP/DEP
A/D
125.05
ATIS
ATIS
126.9
CTAF
CTAF
121.9
GND
GND
34.94
ANG COMD POST
POST
126.9
ST JOSEPH TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›ANG: CREWS ATNDG AATTC COURSES CTC BRADY OPS 349.15.
›CLSD TO ACR OPNS OVER 30 PSGR SEATS EXCEPT 48 HRS PPR; CALL AMGR (816) 271-4886. FOR ASSISTANCE IN ARFF INDEX C CTC AIR NATIONAL GUARD.
›RWY 13/31 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS. RWY 13/31 HAS ASSAULT STRIP PANELS THAT ARE CERISE AND ORANGE IN COLOR.
›AIRFIELD CONDITIONS ARE NOT MONITORED BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 1600L-0700L
›FUEL - A++ (MIL).
›ARPT CLSD TO ACFT OVR 350000 LBS EXCEPT PPR.
›FOR SVCS AFT HRS CALL 816-271-3450 OR 816-262-4919.
›HIGH MIGRATORY BIRD ACTIVITY OCT THRU MAR ON & INVOF ARPT.
›CENTER 130 FT GROOVED.
›PCR VALUE: 50/R/C/W/T
›ARFF AVBL BY ANG.
›TWY B BTN RWY 17/35 AND RWY 13/31 CLSD
›ANG: MODERATE SMALL BIRD ACT POSSIBLE SR TO SS. BASH II PERIOD (1 OCT-15 APR). MIL ACFT SEE AP/1 ENTRY FOR DETAILED BASH INFO.
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC KANSAS CITY APCH AT 816-329-2710.
›CAUTION: AFLD SUR BY LAKES AND MISSOURI RIVER. MODERATE SMALL BIRD ACT MID-NOV THRU MID-MAR AND MAY THRU AUG AND INCREASED BIRD ACTIVITY MID-MAR THRU APR AND SEP THRU MID-NOV. INTS ANG TACTICAL TRNG WITHIN ARPT TFC AREA.
›FOR ADVY & POSITION INFO CALL STJ ATCT OR MONTR ATCT FREQ WHEN CLSD.
›HIRL RWY 17/35 PRESET ON LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST; ACTVT MIRL RWY 13/31 AND REIL RWYS 17/35 - CTAF.
›ANG: CSTMS 1400-2200++ MON-FRI. AFT HRS ARR MUST BE SKED 48 HRS IN ADVN BY FONE DURG RGLR BUS HRS, CTC AFLD MGMT AT C816-236-3596. INSP NOT ALWAYS AVBL AFT HRS AND WKENDS.
›OPR 1300-2000Z++ MON-FRI, EXC HOL. PPR RQR FOR FULL STOP ONLY AND VALID +/- 30 MIN. TRAN ALERT SVC AND FAC AVBL 1330-2130Z++ MON-FRI, OT BY PPR APVL ONLY. NO TRAN ALERT MAINT AVBL, NON C130 CREW MUST BE PRESENT FOR REFUEL. LTD FUEL OPR AND EXTREMELY LTD PARK. 139 AW BASE OPS DSN 356-3596/3138/3260. IF NO ANSWER CTC COMD POST DSN 356-3224/3225, C816-236-3224/3225.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Official airport website
↗Wikipedia
↗KSTJ on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KSTJ have a METAR?
Yes. KSTJ is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KSTJ have a TAF?
When KSTJ issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KSTJ?
KSTJ sits at 826 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KSTJ?
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.