KEAR · EAR
Kearney Regional Airport
Kearney, NebraskaElevation 2,131 ftMedium airport
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Runway detail & declared distances
13/31
RWY 13141°T
Landing length (LDA)4,498 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,498 / 4,498 / 4,498 ft
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31321°T
Landing length (LDA)4,498 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA4,498 / 4,498 / 4,498 ft
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
18/36
RWY 18187°T
Landing length (LDA)7,094 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,094 / 7,094 / 7,094 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 367°T
Landing length (LDA)7,094 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,094 / 7,094 / 7,094 ft
ILSILS/DME
Approach lightsMALSR
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.
AIRPORT INFORMATION
Facility & services
Kearney Regional Airport is in Kearney, Nebraska. Field elevation 2,131 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.
OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeMedium airport
Airline serviceYes
ManagerJAMES LYNAUGH
Manager phone308-234-2318
AttendedDaily, 0600–2000
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKEAR / EAR
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBUS
RegionNebraska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.7270, -99.0068
Distance from city4 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerNon-towered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF123.000
UNICOM123.000
FREQUENCIES
Communications
123.875
AWOS 3
AWOS
119.4
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
CNTR
122.55
COLUMBUS RDO
RDO
122.8
CTAF/UNICOM
UNIC
123.000
CTAF
CTAF
123.000
UNICOM
UNICOM
Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.
AIRPORT REMARKS
Operational remarks
›PCR VALUE: 90/R/C/W/T
›FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
›ARFF INDEX B EQUIPMENT PROVIDED. PPR 48 HRS FOR AIR CARRIER OPS WITH MORE THAN 30 PASSENGER SEATS. CALL ARPT MGR 308-234-2318 OR 308-440-6069.
›AIR CARRIER OPS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF 15 MINUTES BEFORE OR AFTER SCHEDULED ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE TIMES WITHOUT PRIOR COORDINATION WITH AMGR AND CONFIRMATION THAT ARFF IS AVBL PRIOR TO LDNG OR TKOF.
›BE ALERT WHEN TAXIING ON APRON DUE TO SEVERAL CLOSED AREAS.
›HIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET ON LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL RWY 18; MALSR RWY 36; PAPI RWYS 13, 18, 31, & 36; AND MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.
›PCR VALUE: 155/R/C/W/T
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KEAR have a METAR?
Yes. KEAR is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KEAR have a TAF?
When KEAR 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 KEAR?
KEAR sits at 2,131 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KEAR?
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.