Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6K3
- Coordinates
- 42.4714, -97.8843
- Elevation
- 1,654 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 5E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- NOTAM facility
- OLU
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1947/05
- Distance from city
- 1 E
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 | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunset | 09:12 PM | 02:12Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:47 PM | 02:47Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- DUSK-2300. FOR MIRL RY 13/31 AFT 2300 ACTVT - CTAF. ACTVT PAPI RY 13-31 - CTAF. on 122.9 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 13: 2-light PAPI (left) · 31: 2-light PAPI (left).
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13 · 125°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.9
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
3,700 ft × 60 ft · Concrete (Excellent)- Heading
- 125° mag · 130° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 305° mag · 310° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 18/36
2,100 ft × 200 ft · Turf (Fair)- Heading
- 185° mag · 190° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 005° mag · 10° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 3,700 ft | |
| 18/36 | 2,100 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CTAF | 122.9 |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| YKN · Yankton | VOR-DME | 111.40 | r213° / 34.7 NM |
| OFK · Norfolk | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r318° / 35.2 NM |
| ONL · O'Neill | VORTAC | 113.90 | r080° / 35.5 NM |
Chart Supplement FAA A/FD
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MINOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Agricultural
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- DUSK-2300. FOR MIRL RY 13/31 AFT 2300 ACTVT - CTAF. ACTVT PAPI RY 13-31 - CTAF.
- BOB BORGMANN, SECRETARY, CREIGHTON AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
- MANAGER HOME PHONE 402-358-3343.
- SELF SVR CC 24 HR
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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 6K3 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 6K3
Creighton Municipal Airport (6K3) is an airport in Creighton, NE, at 1,654 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6K3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6K3 have a control tower?
No. Creighton Municipal Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6K3?
Creighton Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 3,700 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6K3?
Creighton Municipal Airport is in Creighton, NE, at an elevation of 1,654 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4714, -97.8843.
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