Runway 5-23 at the Joplin Regional Airport is critical to safe flying operations, especially for the large percentage of airport users and tenants who fly smaller and lighter "general aviation" (non-airline) aircraft.  It is therefore essential that provisions be made in the new 20-year Airport Master Plan to preserve, protect and maintain this longstanding and valuable safety resource.

If Runway 5-23 is ever allowed to be destroyed, it will be gone forever.  There will be no getting it back.  To prevent a grave mistake, please urge the Joplin Airport Board and City Council to preserve and protect Runway 5-23 in the new 20-year Airport Master Plan.

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FAA All-Weather Wind Rose Form​

National Climate Data Center (NCDC) Hourly Data Source