The state of Missouri is rather seaplane friendly. Most large lakes are open to seaplanes but contain some restrictions because they are Corps of Engineers lakes. Lake of the Ozarks is the only
lake with no restrictions. Lake of the Ozarks is a fine lake for seaplane flying, however extreme caution should be exercised between Memorial Day and on Labor Day weekends due to extreme boat
traffic and inexperienced boat operators. The Mississippi River should be avoided due to the large amount of submerged objects located just below the surface in very muddy water. The Missouri
River's level changes frequently causing floating debris, this is also true for the lakes in Missouri as well.
Significant bodies of water that are open include: Lake of the Ozarks
Significant bodies of water that are closed include: Although the Mississippi River is open, it is not recommended to land there due to heavy debris and swift currents.
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Missouri Field Director
Missouri Field Director: Chris Hinote
Email Chris: chris@flyingfishseaplanes.com
Call Chris: 340-514-1680
Missouri Governor
Eric Greitens Republican
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 720
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-751-3222
Missouri Senators
Senator Roy Blunt
260 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-5721 Fax: 202-224-8149
Senator Clair McCaskill
730 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
Phone: 202-224-6154 Fax: 202-228-6326
Congressional General Aviation Caucus
Members
House Members
William Lacy Clay Democrat
2418 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2406 Fax: 202-226-3717
Emanuel Cleaver Democrat
2335 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-4535 Fax: 202-225-4403
Sam Graves Republican
1415 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-7041 Fax: 202-225-8221
Vicky Hartzler Republican
1023 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2876 Fax: 202-225-0148
Billy Long Republican
1541 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-6536 Fax: 202-225-5604
Blaine Luetkemeyer Republican
2440 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-2956 Fax: 202-225-5712
Jason Smith Republican
Phone: 202-225-4404 Fax: 202-226-0326
Ann Wagner Republican
Phone: 202-225-1621