Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ), Missouri
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ) serves St Joseph, Missouri, with a control tower and a primary runway long enough to handle a wide range of business jet traffic. The field shares its ramp and airspace with an Air National Guard unit, which shapes fuel availability, customs processing, and after-hours access. Nearest customs clearance is at Kansas City International, roughly 30 nautical miles south, since KSTJ itself has no onsite customs facility.
Runways
Rosecrans Memorial Airport has two paved runways. The longest, 17/35, is 8,061 ft long and 150 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Rosecrans Memorial Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has an operating control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Rosecrans Memorial Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Kansas City International (KMCI), 30 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Rosecrans Memorial Airport recorded 1,470 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in June, July and November. Business aviation traffic at KSTJ builds through the spring and peaks in mid-summer and again in fall, with July, October, and November posting the highest monthly operations counts.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 148 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Rosecrans Memorial Airport averages 13.6 days above 90°F in July and 28.9 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.1°F, and January the coldest, at 37.4°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Rosecrans Memorial Airport has published operating constraints in six categories: access, weight restrictions, runway notes, environmental, pavement strength and other notes.
Operating hours are 1300 to 2000Z (or later) Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Prior permission is required for full-stop operations only and is valid within plus or minus 30 minutes of the requested time. Transient alert service and facilities are available 1330 to 2130Z (or later) Monday through Friday; outside these hours by PPR approval only. No transient alert maintenance is available, and a non-C130 crew must be present for refueling. Fuel operations and parking are limited. Contact is 139th Airlift Wing Base Operations.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Kansas City Approach.
The airport is closed to aircraft over 350,000 pounds, except with prior permission required (PPR).
HIRL for Runway 17/35 is preset to low intensity. To increase intensity, or to activate MIRL for Runway 13/31 and REIL for Runway 17/35, use CTAF.
Runway 13/31 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than 30 passenger seats. Runway 13/31 has assault strip panels that are cerise and orange in color.
Taxiway B between Runway 17/35 and Runway 13/31 is closed.
High migratory bird activity occurs from October through March, on and in the vicinity of the airport.
Caution: the airfield is surrounded by lakes and the Missouri River. Moderate small bird activity occurs mid-November through mid-March and May through August, with increased bird activity mid-March through April and September through mid-November. Intense Air National Guard tactical training takes place within the airport traffic area.
Air National Guard: moderate small bird activity is possible from sunrise to sunset during the BASH II period, October 1 through April 15. Military aircraft crews should see the AP/1 entry for detailed BASH information.
PCR VALUE: 50/R/C/W/T
For advisory and position information, call St Joseph ATCT, or Monitor ATCT frequency when the tower is closed.
Aircraft rescue and firefighting service is available through the Air National Guard.
Fuel grade A++ is reported for military use; this fuel availability is inferred from traffic data and is not confirmed.
Airfield conditions are not monitored between the hours of 1600 local and 0700 local.
Air National Guard: crews attending AATTC courses should contact Brady Operations on frequency 349.15.
Air National Guard: customs service is available 1400 to 2200 (or later) Monday through Friday. After-hours arrivals must be scheduled 48 hours in advance by phone during regular business hours by contacting airfield management. Inspection is not always available after hours and on weekends.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Rosecrans Memorial Airport has five airfields within 37 NM. The closest is Sherman Aaf (KFLV), 24.28 NM south.
Part of the Kansas City area.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KSTJ
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Frequently asked questions
Does KSTJ have onsite customs clearance?
No, Rosecrans Memorial Airport does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs-capable airport is Kansas City International (KMCI), located about 30 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from outside the United States should plan to clear customs at KMCI or another designated port of entry before or after operating at KSTJ. This distance should factor into routing and fuel planning for any international arrival.
What is the longest runway at Rosecrans Memorial Airport?
Runway 17/35 at Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ) is the longest, measuring 8,061 feet with a width of 150 feet and a concrete surface. The airport also has a shorter crosswind runway, 13/31, at 4,797 feet by 75 feet, also concrete. The longer runway supports larger business jet types with more demanding runway length requirements. Both runways are paved and maintained for year-round operations.
Are there weight restrictions for aircraft operating at KSTJ?
Yes, Rosecrans Memorial Airport is closed to aircraft over 350,000 pounds except with prior permission. Operators of heavier aircraft need to obtain PPR before planning a landing. This restriction applies regardless of runway used. Dispatchers should build in time to secure this approval ahead of any flight involving an aircraft near or above this weight threshold.
Can Runway 13/31 be used for scheduled passenger operations at KSTJ?
Runway 13/31 at KSTJ is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 9 passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger operations carrying more than 30 passenger seats. This runway also has assault strip panels in cerise and orange marking it for military training use. Operators running larger passenger flights should plan on Runway 17/35 instead. This restriction is specific to 13/31 and does not apply to the airport's primary runway.
What bird activity risk exists at Rosecrans Memorial Airport?
Rosecrans Memorial Airport reports high migratory bird activity from October through March, both on the field and in the surrounding vicinity. The field sits near lakes and the Missouri River, which contributes to moderate small bird activity from mid-November through mid-March and again from May through August. Increased bird activity is also noted mid-March through April and September through mid-November. Crews operating at KSTJ during these windows should factor bird activity into approach and departure planning.