Airplane Boneyard at Harry Truman Airport in Bates City, Missouri

 

The Harry S Truman Regional Airport is located in Bates City, Missouri, about 31 miles east of Kansas City near I-70.

A major facility at the airport is general aviation airplane storage and parts reclamation services operated by White Industries Inc. Founded in 1956, the company is one of the largest and oldest suppliers to general aviation and commuter airlines of used airframe, engine, and avionics parts. The current inventory totals about 2,800 aircraft.

The company is located at 1013 N. Outer Road, Bates City, Missouri 64011. Phone 800.821.7733.

Views of Aircraft Stored at Harry Truman Regional Airport

Aerial view of aircraft storage and parts facilities at the Harry S. Truman Regional Airport in Missouri
Aerial view of airliner boneyard at the Harry S. Truman Regional Airport in Missouri

Partial view of aircraft storage area at Harry Truman Airport (courtesy of White Industries)
Partial view of aircraft storage area at Harry Truman Airport


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