KANW · ANW
Ainsworth Regional Airport
Ainsworth, NebraskaElevation 2,589 ftSmall airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
17/35
RWY 17179°T
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 35359°T
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
13/31
RWY 13134°T
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31314°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
H1
RWY H1
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Ainsworth Regional Airport is in Ainsworth, Nebraska. Field elevation 2,589 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerLANCE SCHIPPOREIT
Manager phone402-387-1491
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKANW / ANW
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBUS
RegionNebraska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42.5792, -99.9930
Distance from city6 NM NW
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF122.800
UNICOM122.800
FREQUENCIES
Communications
118.325
AWOS 3
AWOS
132.7
DENVER CNTR
CNTR
122.4
COLUMBUS RDO
RDO
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
122.800
CTAF
CTAF
122.800
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PRVDD CLEAR APCH/DEP PATHS FOR A MIN 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE; CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A MIN 2:1 SLOPE; AFTER IFR APCH & FOR VFR OPS AIR TAXI RTES OVER ESTABLISHED RYS OR TWYS; NO INGRESS/EGRESS OVER HANGERS OR OTHER BLDGS.
›24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL VIA CREDIT CARD SYSTEM.
›ACTVT MALSR RWY 17 & 35; REIL RWY 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 31, 17 & 35 & HIRL 13/31 & RWY 17/35 - CTAF.
›AMGR HOME PHONE 402-387-1255/1-800-303-1491. ON CALL.
›BERM IS ACTUALLY 4.5 FT; WHICH GIVES THE 32:1 OBSTN CLNC SLOPE.
›HELIPAD FOR REFUELING ONLY. NOT AVBL FOR INST APCHS.
›SEASONAL MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
›ARPT MGR.
›FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA, CTC FSS ON FREQ VIA RCO. IF UNA, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KANW have a METAR?
Yes. KANW is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KANW have a TAF?
When KANW issues a TAF, its decoded forecast timeline loads live on this page; otherwise use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at KANW?
KANW sits at 2,589 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KANW?
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.