Airport information
- FAA LID
- 6NE8
- Coordinates
- 40.0869, -101.5690
- Elevation
- 3,227 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 9E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 1977/05
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
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 6NE8
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 4,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 15 at 4,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 5,290 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 1,242 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCT · Hayes Center | VORTAC | 117.70 | r222° / 36.9 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 6NE8. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- DUE TO CONFLICTING TFC PATS WITH JONES ARPT LOCATED 2.0 SM TO THE SE.
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
- RENCHCO-YEAR ROUND-PRIVATE USE.
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 6NE8 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 6NE8
Hoppy's Airport (6NE8) is an airport in Benkelman, NE, at 3,227 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6NE8, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 6NE8 have a control tower?
No. Hoppy's Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 6NE8?
Hoppy's Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 6NE8?
Hoppy's Airport is in Benkelman, NE, at an elevation of 3,227 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0869, -101.5690.
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