{"id":2739,"date":"2025-09-19T14:53:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-19T22:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jettreks.com\/?p=2739"},"modified":"2026-09-11T10:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T18:25:11","slug":"mexico-memorial-airport-mexico-mo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jettreks.com\/?p=2739","title":{"rendered":"Mexico Memorial Airport, Mexico, MO"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Mexico Memorial Airport<\/strong> (MYJ, KMYJ) is also known as the Hagan Brothers Field<\/strong>. This is a non-towered public airport located 3 miles East of Mexico, Missouri, owned by the City of Mexico, in Audrain County, and has 2 runways as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Runway<\/strong><\/td>Length<\/strong><\/td>Surface<\/strong><\/td>Condition<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
6\/24<\/td>5,501 x 100 ft.<\/td>concrete <\/td>Good<\/td><\/tr>
18\/36<\/td>3,200 x 50 ft.<\/td>asphalt\/concrete<\/td>Fair<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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FBOs & Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mexico Memorial Airport<\/strong> provides on\u2011field FBO services directly through the airport. There is AvGas, Jet-A, and MoGas, with credit cards accepted 24 hrs. a day. For Jet A after hours, call 573-473-7758.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Parking is ramp or tiedowns only, but Major Airframe and Power services are available. There is a pilot lounge, snooze room, flight planning room, restroom, and WiFi, but no bottled or bulk oxygen on this field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Airport Views<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\"Inside\"
Inside<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Mexico<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Terminal\"
Terminal<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Transportation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A courtesy car is available on the field, and rental cars can be arranged. Mexico, MO does not<\/strong> have an active local taxi company, but Uber and Lyft both operate here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where To Stay Near Mexico Memorial Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a small town, so hotels near the field are scarce; however, there are nearby options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The closest place is the Days Inn Mexico by Wyndham<\/strong><\/a>. The next nearest is the Capital O Amerihost Inn and Suites<\/a><\/strong>. The Best Western Teal Lake Inn<\/a><\/strong> is just a mile farther with the best ratings in town. There is also a Budget Inn<\/a><\/strong>, a Holiday Inn Express<\/strong>, a Quality Inn<\/strong>, Kennedy’s Red Barn Inn, and America’s Value Inn Mexico<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kennedy’s<\/strong> Red Barn Inn<\/strong><\/a> is a rustic bed & breakfast, located in Perry, and the Holiday Inn Express<\/a><\/strong> is in nearby Kingdom City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Expedia.com<\/a><\/strong> has options for renting entire houses, or you can check Hotels.com<\/a><\/strong> for amenities and price comparisons for the hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Where To Eat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 581 <\/strong>is a family-owned bar and grill for casual dining. They serve everything from wings to steak. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pig Up & Go<\/a><\/strong> is a BBQ favorite, and Dagwood Jr<\/a><\/strong> is a local sandwich shop. Stacey’s Place<\/strong> is known for catfish specials and homemade pies. Buckys Sit or Get<\/strong> is a family-style place offering comfort-food classics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Mexican food, there is Dos Arcos<\/a><\/strong>, Vega’s Burritos<\/a><\/strong>, or Los Comales II<\/strong>. My family tried Dos Arcos<\/strong> and said the mixed fajitas were great, the price was reasonable, and the portions were large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The restaurants without links don’t have websites, but they all have Facebook pages; check them out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things To Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Every September, visit this airport for the Zenith Aircraft Company<\/strong><\/a> Homecoming<\/strong>. People who are building, or who have had the good fortune and determination to build their own Zenith, bring their wings back to where it started. Vendors, food, and the company of like-minded enthusiasts abound. The 2025 attendees are: AeroLeds<\/a><\/strong>, Avemco<\/a><\/strong>, Corvair<\/a><\/strong>, Continental Titan<\/a><\/strong>, Dynon Avionics<\/a><\/strong>, Experimental Aircraft Channel<\/a><\/strong>, Garmin<\/a><\/strong>, Kitplanes<\/a><\/strong>, North American Aerospace Holdings<\/a><\/strong>, Plane Pliers<\/a><\/strong>, Sensenich<\/a><\/strong>, and ULpower Aero Engines<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems September is a good time to visit Mexico, MO. The Graceland Museum\/Adrian County Historical Society<\/a><\/strong> in town features a Walk Back In Time Festival<\/strong> in late September, and the Dead Factory Haunted House<\/a><\/strong> is a top-rated activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Graceland Museum<\/strong> (nothing to do with Elvis) is open Wednesday-Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hickory Ridge Orchard<\/strong> offers a mix of seasonal family activities, fall attractions, and a farm store stocked with fresh donuts, local produce, and orchard merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Dead Factory Haunted House<\/strong> is open Fridays and Saturdays. Ticket sales start at 6:00 p.m., and doors open at 7:00 p.m. from September 26, 2025, to November 1. Dates will vary slightly with subsequent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re looking for outdoor activity, Teal Lake Park<\/strong> has nice views not far from the airport, or the 18-hole Arthur Hills Golf Course<\/strong> is on the west side of town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Fly Here?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Mexico Memorial Airport<\/strong> in the little town of Mexico, Missouri, offers a warm welcome to general aviation pilots looking for a laid-back stopover. The airport is well-maintained and off the beaten path, great for a cross-country hop. It’s the perfect blend of convenience, hospitality, and small-town character that makes general aviation feel personal again. Stop in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, safe flight,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

jo@jettreks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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