St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field
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About St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field
St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field is a small airport in St Jacob, United States. It sits at an elevation of 477 ft (145 m) and has 1 runway, the longest 2,662 ft / 811 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Furfaro Restricted Landing Area (US-6809), about 2.7 nm to the sse.
Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.
Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (1)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 / 31▸ displaced | 2,662 ft / 811 m | 50 ft | Asp | Lighted | Open |
Radio frequencies (2)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| A/D | APP/DEP | 124.200 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 MHz |
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST LOUIS CLASS B AREA H | Class B | Controlled | 4500 ft MSL | 8000 ft MSL |
Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.
Nearby airports
Great-circle distance and true bearing from St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field.
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field located?
St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field is small airport located in St Jacob, United States, at an elevation of 477 ft (145 m).
How many runways does St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field have?
St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field has 1 runway, the longest being 2,662 ft / 811 m.
What time zone is St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field in?
St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).
What is the magnetic variation at St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field?
The magnetic variation (declination) at St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field is approximately 2.3° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.
What airports are near St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field?
The nearest airport to St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field is Furfaro Restricted Landing Area (US-6809), about 2.7 nm to the sse, followed by Highland-Winet Airport and Compton Airport.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. St Louis Metro-East Airport/Shafer Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.