Airport information
- FAA LID
- 81NE
- Coordinates
- 40.2736, -99.0079
- Elevation
- 2,170 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- 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
- 1987/02
- Distance from city
- 4 SE
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 | 05:33 AM | 10:33Z |
| Sunrise | 06:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunset | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:42 PM | 02:42Z |
Plan a flight from 81NE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,182 ft × 150 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 50 ft, 0 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,182 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAR · Kearney | VOR | 111.20 | r170° / 27.1 NM |
| HSI · Hastings | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r226° / 33.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 81NE. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD APCH SFCS ARE MAINTAINED FOR A 20:1 GS & TRANSITIONAL SFCS 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 81NE 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 81NE
Bunger Field (81NE) is an airport in Hildreth, NE, at 2,170 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,182 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 81NE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 81NE have a control tower?
No. Bunger Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 81NE?
Bunger Field has 1 runway; the longest is 2,182 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 81NE?
Bunger Field is in Hildreth, NE, at an elevation of 2,170 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2736, -99.0079.
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