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Brewster Field

Holdrege, NebraskaElevation 2,313 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 4,701 ft

18/36
Dimensions
4,701 x 75 ft
Surface
Asphalt
Edge lights
MED
RWY 18190°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 3610°T
REILYes
VGSIPAPI (P2L)
Traffic patternLeft
11/29
Dimensions
2,429 x 300 ft
Surface
Turf (fair)
RWY 11126°T
Traffic patternLeft
RWY 29306°T
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

Brewster Field is in Holdrege, Nebraska. Field elevation 2,313 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPublicly owned
UseOpen to the public
TypeSmall airport
ManagerDAN POWERS
Manager phone(308) 991-3641
AttendedALL MON-FRI, 0800–1700
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATAKHDE / HDE
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)DENVER
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBUS
RegionNebraska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.4521, -99.3365
Distance from city2 NM NE
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

121.325
AWOS 3
AWOS
132.7
DENVER CNTR
CNTR
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

FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
AIRCRAFT RENTALS FROM INSTRUCTORS ONLY
AVIATORS BREATHING OXYGEN 2000 PSI - BOTTLES CAN BE TOPPED OFF
CALL FOR JET A SERVICE. FOR SERVICE AND ATTENDANT AFTER HOURS CALL 308-995-7895. IF NO ANSWER, CALL 308-991-5803.
100LL 24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL VIA CREDIT CARD SYSTEM.
RWY 18 CNTR PIVOTS ROTN THRU APCH CAN CREATE SLOPE AS LOW AS 15:1 DURG IRRIGATION SEASON.
MIRL RWY 18/36 PRESET LOW INTST; TO INCR INTST & ACTVT REIL & PAPI RWYS 18 & 36 - CTAF.
RWY 18 CTLG OBSTN CENTER PIVOT IRRIGATOR ROTATES THROUGH APCH DURING IRRIGATION SEASON
RWY 11 /29 MKD; BOUNDARY CONES ON RWY ENDS.
S 3100 FT & CENTER 50 FT ASPH.
DOROTHY ANDERSON CHAIRMAN.
RWY 18 DSGND CALM WND RWY.
RWY 11/29 NOT PLOWED WINT MONTHS.
EXTENSIVE CROP SPRAYING OPNS INVOF ARPT APR THRU AUG.
WATERFOWL INVOF ARPT.
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does KHDE have a METAR?
Yes. KHDE is a METAR-reporting station; the current observation loads live on this page.
Does KHDE have a TAF?
When KHDE 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 KHDE?
KHDE sits at 2,313 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for KHDE?
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.
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