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Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL/SZL) — Knob Noster, United States

At a glance

Operating hours
Open 24h
Tower
132.4
Runways
01/19
Elevation
870 ft

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79% Data Complete 41 of 52 points
Missing: Fuel, Contacts
Section Breakdown
Basic Info 7/7
Runways 4/4
Frequencies 4/4
Operations 2/2
Fuel 0/1
Contacts 0/2
Additional Info 3/10
Observed Activity · Oct 26
5 aircraft observed within 6 NM · busiest hour 14:00Z
2026-10-132026-10-26
Distinct ADS-B aircraft seen within 6 NM below 10,000 ft AGL per UTC day · community-feed coverage varies · not official movement totals
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Basic Airport Information

  • ICAO: KSZL
  • Name: Whiteman Air Force Base
  • Type: medium_airport
  • Category: Military
  • Latitude: 38.730301
  • Longitude: -93.547897
  • Elevation: 870 ft
  • Country: United States
  • Municipality: Knob Noster
  • IATA Code: SZL
  • FAA Code: N/A
  • FIR: N/A
  • Timezone: America/Chicago
  • Distance from City: N/A km
  • VFR: Yes
  • IFR: No

Runways

Runway 01/19

  • Designation: 01/19
  • Dimensions: 3780x61m
  • Surface: CON
  • PCN: 58
  • Lighting: Lighted
  • NAVAIDs: N/A
  • Approach Types: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Frequencies

  • Tower: 132.400 MHz
  • Ground: 128.275 MHz
  • Operations: 49.650, 22.780 MHz
  • Traffic/Approach: 127.450, 125.925 MHz
  • ATIS: 139.300 MHz

Operation Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Whiteman Air Force Base operates 24 hours (H24). See all 24-hour airports worldwide →

  • Extra Hours On Request: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Contacts

  • AIS Tel: N/A
  • ARO Tel: N/A
  • MET Tel: N/A
  • Admin Tel: +1 660-687-6185
  • Health Tel: N/A
  • Police Tel: N/A
  • Authorities Tel: N/A
  • Website: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Slots / PPR

  • Slot Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Required: Not recorded
  • PPR Contact: N/A
  • Remarks: N/A

Immigration

  • Port of Entry: Not recorded
  • APIS Required: Not recorded
  • GAR Required: Not recorded
  • Remarks: N/A

Airport Services

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United States Permit Requirements

Fast Landing: 1d
  • Overflight Permit: No
  • Landing Permit: Conditional
  • Overflight Lead Time: N/A
  • Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:

No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.

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Active NOTAMs

M1579/26
warning
Aerodrome restriction
AERODROME OFFICIAL BUSINESS ONLY
2026-10-19 14:00 UTC 2026-10-30 23:59 UTC
M1632/
info Upcoming
OST USE CAUTION: CRANE ERECTED AT 80 FEET AGL NEAR BUILDING 1147. CRANE LOCATED AT 38°43'11.74''N, 93°33'38.93''W.
2026-10-27 17:00 UTC 2026-10-27 20:00 UTC
M1634/
info Upcoming
OST USE CAUTION: CRANE ERECTED AT 80 FEET AGL NEAR BUILDING 1147. CRANE LOCATED AT 38°43'11.74''N, 93°33'38.93''W.
2026-10-27 16:00 UTC 2026-10-27 21:00 UTC

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NOTAMs received from the FAA NOTAM feed (last message 2026-10-27 16:10 UTC). This list is built from the feed as NOTAMs are issued and is not checked against the FAA's full list: confirm with FAA NOTAM Search before flight.
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Airport History

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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the operating hours of KSZL?
Whiteman Air Force Base operates from 00:00 to 23:59.
What is the tower frequency at KSZL?
The tower frequency at Whiteman Air Force Base is 132.4 MHz.
Does KSZL require landing permits?
It depends on the flight. No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures. Permit details for United States
Where is KSZL located?
Whiteman Air Force Base (KSZL) is located in Knob Noster, United States.
What is the IATA code for KSZL?
The IATA code for Whiteman Air Force Base is SZL.
How long is the runway at KSZL?
The main runway at Whiteman Air Force Base (01/19) measures 3780x61m.