Airport Drive, Missouri
Village · Population 813 · #372 in Missouri
About Airport Drive
Airport Drive is a tiny community in southwestern Missouri, home to 813 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Airport Drive is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 407 residents per square mile.
📰 Airport Drive News Today
- 3-vehicle chain reaction crash incl. motorcycle at Airport Drive KOAM News Now · Mar 3
- Charles Surgi Obituary (2026) - Webb City, MO - Simpson Funeral Home - Webb City Legacy obituary · Feb 3
- Moving a house in two pieces — route released | Joplin News First KOAM News Now · Jul 8
- Airport Drive, Missouri Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 18
- Airport Drive gets a very special Christmas visitor FourStatesHomepage.com · Dec 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Airport Drive Unique
- The only place in America named Airport Drive — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Airport Drive
- Gambino's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeVillage
Population (2024)813
Rank in state#372 of 938
Land area2 sq mi
Density407/sq mi
Coordinates37.1405, -94.5162