Airport information
- FAA LID
- 3NE3
- Coordinates
- 40.5069, -99.3165
- Elevation
- 2,275 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1965/02
- Distance from city
- 5 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 | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 09:11 PM | 02:11Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:44 PM | 02:44Z |
Plan a flight from 3NE3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,500 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAR · Kearney | VOR | 111.20 | r217° / 19.3 NM |
| OZB · Cozad | VOR | 109.00 | r116° / 38.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3NE3. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
- DURG SUMMER MONTHS PIVOT WILL X S SIDE OF RWY.
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 3NE3 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 3NE3
Wells Airport (3NE3) is an airport in Holdrege, NE, at 2,275 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 3NE3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 3NE3 have a control tower?
No. Wells Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 3NE3?
Wells Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 3NE3?
Wells Airport is in Holdrege, NE, at an elevation of 2,275 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5069, -99.3165.
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