Airport information
- FAA LID
- 05NE
- Coordinates
- 41.7222, -98.3090
- Elevation
- 2,010 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/11
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunset | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:46 PM | 02:46Z |
Plan a flight from 05NE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 15 at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
3,210 ft × 80 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,210 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBH · Wolbach | VORTAC | 114.80 | r358° / 20.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 05NE. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- OPERATION OF THIS AIRPORT AFFECTS THE SAFE & EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF AIRSPACE DUE TO CONFLICTING TRAFFIC PATTERNS WITH GLASER AIRPORT. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL REQUIRE THAT USERS OF THESE TWO ARPTS FLY TFC PATS TO THE WEST OF GLASER ARPT AND TO THE EAST OF MCKAY FIELD ARPT;
- (E111-2) THAT THE APCH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MIN 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THAT THE TRANSITIONAL SFC BE MAINTAINED FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 05NE in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About 05NE
Mc Kay Airport (05NE) is an airport in Spalding, NE, at 2,010 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,210 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 05NE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 05NE have a control tower?
No. Mc Kay Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 05NE?
Mc Kay Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,210 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 05NE?
Mc Kay Airport is in Spalding, NE, at an elevation of 2,010 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7222, -98.3090.
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