Airplane Field

MVSA main sod farm (Mississippi Valley Soaring Association)

O'Fallon, MO

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At a glance

Flying area
AircraftFixed wing, Soaring / glider
Runway surfaceGrass (Turf)
Runway size
Heli padsNot sure
Stations
Control lineNot sure
Track surfaceCarpet
On the water
WaterNot sure
Size (acres)
Boats
Fuel boatsNot sure
Courses
Course notes
Launch
Retrieval
Driver standNot sure
Stand notes
Season
Sessions
Pond rules
Permit
Entrance
Flying rules
Power
Smoke
AMAYes - AMA membership required
FRIAYes - FAA-recognized FRIA
Noise
Who can fly
Who can fly hereMembers only
Field accessNot sure
Guest fee
When to fly
HoursOpen to club members 365 days a year, weather and grass surface permitting (AMA listing).
At the field
Facilities
Visitors
Camping
Pit powerNot sure

Runways

Runway 1Grass (Turf)
Runway 2Grass (Turf)
Runway 3Grass (Turf)

Rules for visitors

Same sod farm rules; no power flying except electric sailplanes. Be ready to show membership card to landowner.
Same as Foley: guests need verified AMA license and an MVSA member present; 2 non-contest trips max.

Recreational pilots need an FAA TRUST certificate, and aircraft over 250 g must be FAA registered.

About this field

Flying field of Mississippi Valley Soaring Association (AMA club #1277).

Flyable Fields page (6/5/2026): Fields B,C,D,E,G open; A and F planted in beans. FAA FRIA 2023-CBO-03081-FRIA at 1722 MO-79; calendar uses Emerald View Turf Farms at same address.

Camping & RV