Airport information
- FAA LID
- 42V
- Coordinates
- 40.0580, -101.5470
- Elevation
- 3,126 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (MDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:44 AM | 10:44Z |
| Sunrise | 05:17 AM | 11:17Z |
| Sunset | 08:19 PM | 02:19Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:52 PM | 02:52Z |
Plan a flight from 42V
Night operations
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 122.9 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 4,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
3,500 ft × 25 ft · CON- Heading
- 150° true
- Heading
- 330° true
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,500 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCT · Hayes Center | VORTAC | 117.70 | r219° / 37.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 42V. VFR sectional link above.
No published services or facility detail for 42V.
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 42V 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 42V
Jones Airport (42V) is an airport in Benkelman, NE, at 3,126 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,500 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 42V, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at 42V?
Jones Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 42V?
Jones Airport is in Benkelman, NE, at an elevation of 3,126 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0580, -101.5470.
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