Airports / Missouri / KMYJ
Mexico Memorial Airport.
Mexico, Missouri · 823 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KMYJ
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
823
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
28 nm
To the nearest alternate
Columbia Regional Airport (COU).
Overview
Mexico Memorial Airport (KMYJ) sits in Mexico, Missouri, where it functions as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 823 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
KMYJ has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Columbia Regional Airport (COU, 28 nm), Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN, 55 nm), and Spirit of St Louis Airport (SUS, 62 nm). KMYJ offers 2 runways, the longest 5,501-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the heavy jet class.
Quotes for flights out of KMYJ vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from KMYJ, or browse verified operators serving the area.
1 FBO serves KMYJ. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Mexico Memorial Airport
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00, Sat 08:00-15:00, Sun 10:00-14:00; fuel 24 hours
- Unicom 122.9
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KMYJ
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KMYJ
Elevation
823 ft
Coordinates
39.1575° N · 91.8182° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs MO fields
state range 262–1,348 ft
At 823 ft, KMYJ sits lower than 67% of the 45 Missouri fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,501 ft
- 065,501 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 183,200 ft × 50 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,501 ft
KMYJ's 5,501 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 28nmCOUColumbia Regional AirportColumbia
- 55nmUINQuincy Regional Airport Baldwin FieldQuincy
- 62nmSUSSpirit of St Louis AirportSt Louis
- 65nmIRKKirksville Regional AirportKirksville
- 72nmSTLSt. Louis Lambert International AirportSt Louis
- 84nmALNSt Louis Regional AirportAlton/St Louis
Location
Open the full mapKMYJ · Mexico Memorial Airport · Mexico, MO
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KMYJ on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 246 nm | 58m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 305 nm | 1h 7m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 451 nm | 1h 27m |
| Denver (DEN) | 596 nm | 1h 47m |
| Houston (HOU) | 596 nm | 1h 47m |
| Austin (AUS) | 610 nm | 1h 49m |
| Washington DC (IAD) | 669 nm | 1h 57m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 700 nm | 2h 2m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KMYJ?
- Mexico Memorial Airport's longest paved runway is 5,501 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at KMYJ?
- Mexico Memorial Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,501 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Mexico Memorial Airport?
- One FBO serves KMYJ: Mexico Memorial Airport. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to KMYJ?
- The closest alternate is Columbia Regional Airport (COU), about 28 nm away, followed by Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN) at 55 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KMYJ to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 58m (246 nm), Nashville about 1h 7m (305 nm), Dallas about 1h 27m (451 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.