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NE29

Cavanaugh Airport

Minden, NebraskaElevation 2,175 ftSmall airport

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RUNWAYS

Runway detail & declared distances

2 runways · longest 4,000 ft

08/26
Dimensions
4,000 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 08
RWY 26
17/35
Dimensions
2,600 x 100 ft
Surface
Turf
RWY 17
RWY 35

Runway data from the FAA NASR dataset (effective 2026-06-11). Verify with the current Chart Supplement and NOTAMs.

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Facility & services

Cavanaugh Airport is in Minden, Nebraska. Field elevation 2,175 ft MSL. Airport facts are drawn from OurAirports and the FAA NASR dataset.

OPERATIONS & CONTACT
OwnershipPrivately owned
UsePrivate use
TypeSmall airport
ManagerMIKE CAVANAUGH
Manager phone308-832-1966
AttendedUNATNDD
CHARTS & AIRSPACE
ICAO / IATANE29
SectionalOMAHA
Center (ARTCC)MINNEAPOLIS
Flight service (AFSS)COLUMBUS
RegionNebraska
CountryUnited States
Coordinates40.5139, -99.0120
Distance from city3 NM E
SERVICES & LIGHTING
Control towerNon-towered
AIRPORT REMARKS

Operational remarks

›PRVDD PR USE; 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE TO THE APCH TO EACH RY; 7:1 SLOPE FOR TRANSITIONAL SFC.
›FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
OFFICIAL LINKS & SOURCES
↗Search NOTAMs (official FAA NOTAM Search)
↗NE29 on OurAirports
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Does NE29 have a METAR?
No on-field METAR is issued for NE29. This page uses the nearest reporting station as a reference.
Does NE29 have a TAF?
No TAF is issued directly for NE29. Use the nearest TAF-issuing field as a planning reference.
What is the field elevation at NE29?
NE29 sits at 2,175 ft MSL, which factors into the density-altitude estimate on this page.
Is this an official preflight weather briefing for NE29?
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.