Meyers Freedom Flight Hardy Airport Private
85NE · Hardy, NE · 1,624 ft elevation · var 8E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 85NE
- Coordinates
- 40.0208, -97.9420
- Elevation
- 1,624 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Attendance
- IREG
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1987/02
- Distance from city
- 1 NW
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 | 05:30 AM | 10:30Z |
| Sunrise | 06:03 AM | 11:03Z |
| Sunset | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:37 PM | 02:37Z |
Plan a flight from 85NE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,400 ft × 70 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 312° mag · 320° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 400 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKO · Mankato | VORTAC | 109.80 | r039° / 19.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 85NE. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- MOGAS
- Other services
- Instruction
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APPROACHES ARE MAINTAINED FOR A 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE & TRANSITINAL SURFACES 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 85NE 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 85NE
Meyers Freedom Flight Hardy Airport (85NE) is an airport in Hardy, NE, at 1,624 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 85NE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 85NE have a control tower?
No. Meyers Freedom Flight Hardy Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 85NE?
Meyers Freedom Flight Hardy Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 85NE?
Meyers Freedom Flight Hardy Airport is in Hardy, NE, at an elevation of 1,624 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0208, -97.9420.
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