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Airport Mission Statement

The Mission of the Kirksville Regional Airport is to provide the highest quality of service and facilities that meets the needs of its customers and community. The airport provides airport services to the region with safe and effective operations. We are committed to operating the airport in a manner that promotes the region's prosperity, economic development, and quality of life.

Located four miles south of Kirksville on the west side of US Highway 63, the Kirksville Regional Airport has been an important part of Kirksville and Adair County since the early 1930s when it was created as a backup military airport. Kirksville Regional Airport will surprise you with the high tech capabilities and variety of services this small airport has to offer. Our small size allows for a quick and convenient fuel stop, and when added to our available equipment and services, Kirksville Regional Airport will always be your preferred pit stop!

Fuel

Kirksville is one of the best-kept secrets for Jet-A-Fuel stops.

• Quick! Under normal conditions, less than 20 minutes for a stop
• Location! Located in the middle of the USA at the point where 8 victor routes intersect
• Uncongested airspace!
• Economical! AV Fuel Contract Fuel keeps prices well below regional averages.
• 24/7 Fuel Services! Just prearrange your visit, and we will ensure after-hours fuel service at no charge. Call-outs are welcome!
• GPU available!
• Onsite Maintenance with Avionics
• Dedicated Customer Service
• Bottom Line: We will save you time & money!

Check fuel prices here.

Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) is an FAA Part 139 Airport supporting commercial services and capable of servicing large corporate jets. A small airport offering big services!

• Over 6,000 feet of runway
• Instrument Landing System, ADSB, GPS & VOR-DME
• Advanced Runway Light Systems, including: HIRL, VASI, REILS, MALSR
• Minute by Minute Weather with ASOS

Kirksville is an easy and convenient place to stop. We take great pride in constantly updating our services and equipment. We offer free wifi, flight planning, pilot's lounge, delicious local catering, on-site maintenance & avionics, ARFF services, courtesy car, rental cars, and dedicated customer service.

Winter? No problem! Here at Kirksville Regional Airport, our runway’s safety is our top priority. Thanks to our efficient winter operations, we can be open when most airports in the Midwest can’t be!

Hangars

Overnight and monthly hangar space available

For more information on renting a hangar, contact the FBO at 660.665.5020 Ext. 3

History

Aviation in Kirksville, Missouri, started in 1924, just north of town, with a small grass strip owned by Roy B. “Cap” Dodson. The current facility, Kirksville Regional Airport, is located four miles south of Kirksville on the west side of US Highway 63 and serves the northeastern portion of the state.  This current location was established in 1930 when the Federal Aviation Administration built an emergency landing strip on this site. The Airport has been an important part of Kirksville and Adair County since 1942, when it became one of the United States government’s Civil Pilots Training Program Centers and a War Training Service Center for the Army Air Corps during WWII.

The airport has been known by several different names, starting in 1971 as the Clarence Canon Memorial Airport. Congressman Clarence Cannon, of Missouri’s ninth district, was chairman of the House Appropriations Committee and a long-time supporter of the Northeast Missouri area. He was instrumental in the expansion of the airport.  In 1984, the airport was renamed, as it is known today, the Kirksville Regional Airport.

Kirksville has been a part of the Essential Air Service Program since the 1980s.  The community is significantly isolated from alternative air service, with Kansas City being its nearest hub airport at 185 road miles.  Because no major hubs are located within 100 miles of Kirksville, area businesses benefit from being able to transport important clients in and out of the City of Kirksville.  In addition, students, faculty, and staff of Truman State University and A.T. Still University of Osteopathic Medicine have a safe and quick alternative to driving to and from their hometowns. The catchment area for Kirksville Regional Airport includes the community of Kirksville, plus the counties of Adair, Knox, Macon, Putnam, Scotland, Schuyler, Shelby, and Sullivan. These represent a total population of more than 86,000.

The City understands the importance of modern infrastructure for efficient and safe aviation. For that reason, significant investments have been made in the airport to ensure that Kirksville Regional Airport is fully equipped to support regional air service and corporate and business aviation. 

The City of Kirksville also has an Airport and Transportation Commission (ATC) that supports Kirksville Regional Airport in air service development matters.  The Commission is comprised of nine members, appointed by the Kirksville City Council.  Commission membership includes concerned citizens, representatives from local businesses and educational institutions, and local government administrators.  The mission of the Commission is to support Airport air service development efforts and to oversee Airport policies and regulations. Click here to view additional information on the ATC.

For more information about the Kirksville Regional Airport, please contact 660.665.5020.

Meet Our Staff

Jeff LaFountain, Airport Director
jlafountain@kirksville.gov

Airport Operators: Chris Carlson, Zack Bachman, Andrew Galaske.

Phone: 660.665.5020
Fax: 660.627.3815
Contour Airlines contact information is available on our Flight Schedule page.