The Black Ribbon of Roosterville

The 20-foot-wide landing strip at Roosterville Airport is one of the narrowest paved public-use runway in the state of Missouri.

Grant Boyd

Monday, February 06, 2023 at 12:12 PM ET

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Looking down Roosterville Airport’s 2,780-foot-long, 20-foot-wide asphalt runway, which is often called the “black ribbon. [Courtesy: Roosterville International Airport]

Key Takeaways:

Roosterville Airport is a unique, family-owned general aviation hub, celebrated for its strong community atmosphere that brings together a wide spectrum of aviation enthusiasts.
Led by Paul Stuber, who purchased it in 1993 to save it from closure, and actively supported by his family, the airport maintains a distinctive "laid-back" and "old-time" feel.
The airport thrives on significant volunteerism and dedication from its pilot community, providing an accessible facility for "the regular guy" and committed to remaining open despite facing challenges like urban sprawl.

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“My take on what makes Roosterville ‘International’ Airport (0N0) unique is—if you remember The Andy Griffith Show—everyone came to the barbershop. Well, here, everyone comes to the airport. We have a lot of pilots, retired pilots, and others here, so it’s just a wide spectrum of aviation enthusiasts at Roosterville—both young and old,” said Dee Stuber-Sligar.

Her father, Paul Stuber, has owned the airport for nearly three decades. Today, he and several other family members are active in its continued operations.