Richards Field
Daylight today(Sep 6, 2026, local time)
About 12h 50m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.
About Richards Field
Richards Field was the first airport in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The field was established in 1922 near the border between Kansas City, Missouri, and Raytown, Missouri, at the southeast corner of Blue Ridge Boulevard and Gregory Boulevard. It was named for John Francisco Richards II, a Kansas City aviator killed in World War I. The airport was visited by Charles Lindbergh.
Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.
Live traffic nearby
Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.
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Map
Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.
Runways (0)
No runway data recorded for this airport.
Airspace in this area(1)
| Name | Class | Type | Floor | Ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KANSAS CITY CLASS B AREA D EXCL. A,B,C | Class B | Controlled | 4000 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.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Kansas City Place | 623 ft | 932 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 591 ft | 902 ft | — |
| Power & Light Apartments | 482 ft | 892 ft | — |
| Kansas City City Hall | 443 ft | 932 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 427 ft | 883 ft | — |
| Commerce Tower | 407 ft | 958 ft | — |
| Obstacle | 400 ft | 1,010 ft | — |
| Lathrop & Gage | 351 ft | 830 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Richards Field located?
Richards Field is closed located in Kansas City, United States.
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Richards Field data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.