Airport information
- FAA LID
- 15NE
- Coordinates
- 40.2879, -98.8282
- Elevation
- 1,990 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- 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
- 1989/05
- Distance from city
- 4 SE
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 | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunrise | 06:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunset | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:42 PM | 02:42Z |
Plan a flight from 15NE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 03
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 03 at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 03/21
2,900 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 2,900 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSI · Hastings | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r217° / 26.3 NM |
| EAR · Kearney | VOR | 111.20 | r153° / 27.5 NM |
| TKO · Mankato | VORTAC | 109.80 | r308° / 39 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 15NE. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD THE APCH TO EACH RY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLILDE SLOPE, THE ARPT 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 15NE 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 15NE
Sindt Airport (15NE) is an airport in Upland, NE, at 1,990 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 15NE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 15NE have a control tower?
No. Sindt Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 15NE?
Sindt Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,900 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 15NE?
Sindt Airport is in Upland, NE, at an elevation of 1,990 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2879, -98.8282.
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