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Central Nebraska Regional Airport

Grand Island, NebraskaElevation 1,847 ftMedium airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 7,002 ft

13/31
Dimensions
6,608 x 100 ft
Surface
Concrete (excellent)
Edge lights
MED
RWY 13135°T
Landing length (LDA)6,608 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,608 / 6,608 / 6,608 ft
Approach lightsMALS
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 31315°T
Landing length (LDA)6,608 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA6,608 / 6,608 / 6,608 ft
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
17/35
Dimensions
7,002 x 150 ft
Surface
Concrete (excellent)
Edge lights
HIGH
RWY 17180°T
Landing length (LDA)7,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,002 / 7,002 / 7,002 ft
Approach lightsMALS
VGSIPAPI (P4L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 350°T
Landing length (LDA)7,002 ft
TORA / TODA / ASDA7,002 / 7,002 / 7,002 ft
ILSILS
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

Central Nebraska Regional Airport is in Grand Island, Nebraska. Field elevation 1,847 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
ManagerMR. MICHAEL OLSON, A.A.E.
Manager phone308-385-5170
AttendedContinuous (24 hours)
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKGRI / GRI
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBUS
RegionNebraska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.9675, -98.3096
Distance from city3 NM NE
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Fuel100LL · Jet A
Control towerTowered
Field lightingSee remarks
BeaconSunset to sunrise · White-green (lighted land airport)
CTAF118.200
UNICOM122.950
FREQUENCIES

Communications

127.4
ATIS
ATIS
121.9
CLNC DEL
CLD
119.4
MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
CNTR
118.2
CTAF
CTAF
121.9
GND
GND
38
ARNG OPS
OPS
122.45
COLUMBUS RDO
RDO
118.2
GRAND ISLAND TWR
TWR
122.95
UNICOM
UNIC
122.950
UNICOM
UNICOM

Not all tower/ground/approach frequencies are in our datasets. Verify with the FAA Chart Supplement.

AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
›PPR 24 HRS FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR (308) 385-5170. INDEX C LEVEL ARFF IS AVBL UPON REQUEST. ACR OPNS OVER 9 PSGR SEATS NOT AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF 15 MINS BEFORE OR AFT SKED ARR/DEP TIMES EXCEPT WITH PRIOR COORDINATION WITH AMGR.
›PCR VALUE: 180/R/D/W/T
›OR 308-385-5172.
›TWY DELTA EXIT OFF RY 17/35 CLSD TO LARGE ACFT DUE TO INADEQUATE TURNING RADIUS.
›INBOUND ACFT CTC OPS 10 MIN PRIOR TO LNDG.
›THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
›ARNG: OPR 0730-1600++MON-FRI; OCNL WKEND. PPR TO PRK ARNG RAMP. DSN 279-8691, C402-309-8691.
›PCR VALUE: 450/R/D/W/T
›COMPRESSED NITROGEN FOR STRUT INFLATION AVBL.
›PAPI RESTRICTED BYD 6 DEG RIGHT OF CNTRL.
›ACTVT PAPI RWY 31 & 35 - CTAF. WHEN TWR CLSD ACTVT MALS RWY 13 & 17; MALSR RWY 35; REIL RWY 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 17; MIRL RWY 13/31; HIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Official METAR on AviationWeather.gov
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗Wikipedia
↗KGRI on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KGRI have a METAR?
Yes. KGRI is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KGRI have a TAF?
When KGRI 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 KGRI?
KGRI sits at 1,847 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KGRI?
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