Missouri


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.

Seaplane Schools in Missouri

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Missouri Field Director

Missouri Field Director: Mike Bailey

Email Mike: mike8415s@yahoo.com

Call Mike: 314-249-6680



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

1118 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-4404 Fax: 202-226-0326


Ann Wagner Republican

435 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

Phone: 202-225-1621