Kirksville Regional Airport (KIRK)
Medium airport · Kirksville, Missouri, United States
Airport data
| Name | Kirksville Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KIRK |
| IATA | IRK |
| Elevation | 966 ft (294 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°5'37" W 92°32'42" 40.09350, -92.54490 |
| Location | Kirksville, Missouri, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27 | 1,370 ft (418 m) | 100 ft | GRE | No |
| 18/36 | 6,005 ft (1830 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
Kirksville Regional Airport at a glance
Kirksville Regional Airport is a medium airport in Kirksville, Missouri, United States, known to airline systems as IRK. The field elevation of 966 ft (294 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KIRK are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 18/36 — offers 6,005 ft (1830 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KIRK shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Kirksville Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa Regional Airport | KOTM | 113 km (61 NM) |
| Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field | KUIN | 116 km (63 NM) |
| Southeast Iowa Regional Airport | KBRL | 143 km (77 NM) |
| Columbia Regional Airport | KCOU | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Whiteman Air Force Base | KSZL | 174 km (94 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kirksville Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 966 ft field elevation of Kirksville Regional Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Kirksville Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kirksville Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kirksville Regional Airport is KIRK, and its IATA code is IRK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kirksville Regional Airport above sea level?
Kirksville Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 966 feet (294 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kirksville Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.0935, -92.5449 — in Kirksville, Missouri, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Ottumwa Regional Airport, about 113 km away.
Does KIRK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KIRK appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Kirksville Regional Airport?
Kirksville Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 6,005 ft (1830 m) with a CON surface.