Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base
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-Gebaur Air Force Base
Richards-Gebaur Memorial Airport is a former airport located about 20 miles south of Kansas City, Missouri, that operated alongside Richards-Gebaur Air Reserve Station until the base was scheduled for closure in 1994 until and was actually closed in 1999. Formerly, it was operated as Grandview Airport from 1941 until it was leased by the United States Army in 1944. In April 1957, the base was renamed in honor of Kansas City, Missouri-born aviators John Francisco Richards II and Arthur William Gebaur Jr.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, 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.
Tall obstacles nearby
| Obstacle | Height AGL | Top (MSL) | Lit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstacle | — | 1,053 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 886 ft | — |
| Obstacle | — | 869 ft | — |
Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base located?
Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base is closed located in Belton, United States, at an elevation of 1,093 ft (333 m).
Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?
No. Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.