Boardman Aerial Airport Private
38NE · Henderson, NE · 1,720 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 38NE
- Coordinates
- 40.7536, -97.8514
- Elevation
- 1,720 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
- 1981/03
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
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 | 05:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 09:06 PM | 02:06Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:40 PM | 02:40Z |
Plan a flight from 38NE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,940 ft × 24 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,940 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRI · Grand Island | VORTAC | 112.00 | r116° / 25.2 NM |
| HSI · Hastings | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r064° / 27.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 38NE. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED THAT THE APPROACH TO EACH RWY IS MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND THAT THE TRANSITIONAL SURFACE 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 38NE 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 38NE
Boardman Aerial Airport (38NE) is an airport in Henderson, NE, at 1,720 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,940 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 38NE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 38NE have a control tower?
No. Boardman Aerial Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 38NE?
Boardman Aerial Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,940 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 38NE?
Boardman Aerial Airport is in Henderson, NE, at an elevation of 1,720 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7536, -97.8514.
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