05NE
Mc Kay Airport
Spalding, NebraskaElevation 2,010 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
15/33
RWY 15
Traffic patternRight
RWY 33
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Mc Kay Airport is in Spalding, Nebraska. Field elevation 2,010 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDENNIS E. MC KAY
Manager phone308-497-2184
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATA05NE
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBUS
RegionNebraska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates41.7222, -98.3090
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›(E111-2) THAT THE APCH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MIN 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THAT THE TRANSITIONAL SFC BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
›OPERATION OF THIS AIRPORT AFFECTS THE SAFE & EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF AIRSPACE DUE TO CONFLICTING TRAFFIC PATTERNS WITH GLASER AIRPORT. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL REQUIRE THAT USERS OF THESE TWO ARPTS FLY TFC PATS TO THE WEST OF GLASER ARPT AND TO THE EAST OF MCKAY FIELD ARPT;
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does 05NE have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for 05NE. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does 05NE have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for 05NE. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at 05NE?
05NE sits at 2,010 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for 05NE?
No. wxdecoder.com is for education and situational awareness only. It is not an official weather briefing or a substitute for official sources, NOTAM review, and pilot judgment.
This app is for aviation weather education, training, and situational awareness only. It is not a substitute for an official weather briefing, approved flight-planning software, flight service, dispatch procedures, current FAA regulations, or pilot judgment. Always verify weather with official sources before flight.