Airport information
- FAA LID
- 2NE3
- Coordinates
- 40.6063, -96.6214
- Elevation
- 1,295 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Attendance
- UNATT
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2015/12
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:34 PM | 02:34Z |
Plan a flight from 2NE3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
2,000 ft × 75 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIE · Beatrice | VOR | 110.60 | r011° / 19.3 NM |
| LNK · Lincoln | VORTAC | 116.10 | r155° / 19.8 NM |
| PWE · Pawnee City | VORTAC | 112.40 | r317° / 30.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2NE3. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 2015-ACE-3567-NRA.
- FOR CD CTC OMAHA APCH AT 402-682-4395.
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 2NE3 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 2NE3
Rusty Crankshaft Airport (2NE3) is an airport in Hickman, NE, at 1,295 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2NE3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 2NE3 have a control tower?
No. Rusty Crankshaft Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 2NE3?
Rusty Crankshaft Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 2NE3?
Rusty Crankshaft Airport is in Hickman, NE, at an elevation of 1,295 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.6063, -96.6214.
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