Rosecrans Memorial Airport (KSTJ)
Medium airport · St Joseph, Missouri, United States
Airport data
| Name | Rosecrans Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSTJ |
| IATA | STJ |
| Elevation | 826 ft (252 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 39°46'19" W 94°54'35" 39.77190, -94.90970 |
| Location | St Joseph, Missouri, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,797 ft (1462 m) | 75 ft | PEM | No |
| 17/35 | 8,061 ft (2457 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
Rosecrans Memorial Airport at a glance
Rosecrans Memorial Airport is a medium airport in St Joseph, Missouri, United States, known to airline systems as STJ. The field elevation of 826 ft (252 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSTJ are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 17/35 — offers 8,061 ft (2457 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSTJ 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 Rosecrans Memorial Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City International Airport | KMCI | 55 km (30 NM) |
| Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport | KMKC | 77 km (42 NM) |
| Philip Billard Municipal Airport | KTOP | 99 km (53 NM) |
| Topeka Regional Airport | KFOE | 112 km (60 NM) |
| Whiteman Air Force Base | KSZL | 165 km (89 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Rosecrans Memorial Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 826 ft field elevation of Rosecrans Memorial 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 Rosecrans Memorial Airport
What is the ICAO code of Rosecrans Memorial Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Rosecrans Memorial Airport is KSTJ, and its IATA code is STJ. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Rosecrans Memorial Airport above sea level?
Rosecrans Memorial Airport sits at an elevation of 826 feet (252 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Rosecrans Memorial Airport located?
The airport lies at 39.7719, -94.9097 — in St Joseph, Missouri, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kansas City International Airport, about 55 km away.
Does KSTJ publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSTJ 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 Rosecrans Memorial Airport?
Rosecrans Memorial Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 8,061 ft (2457 m) with a CON surface.