Airport information
- FAA LID
- 86NE
- Coordinates
- 41.5417, -96.2739
- Elevation
- 1,320 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- 1987/05
- Distance from city
- 6 W
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 | 05:17 AM | 10:17Z |
| Sunrise | 05:51 AM | 10:51Z |
| Sunset | 09:03 PM | 02:03Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:37 PM | 02:37Z |
Plan a flight from 86NE
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 17 · 174°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 17 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 17/35
2,200 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- 174° mag · 180° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 300 ft from threshold
- Heading
- 354° mag · 360° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 25 ft, 150 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 17/35 | 2,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TQE · Tekamah | VOR | 108.40 | r191° / 13.8 NM |
| SCB · Scribner | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r097° / 16.4 NM |
| OFF · Offutt | TACAN | 111.70 | r322° / 30.6 NM |
| OVR · Omaha | VORTAC | 116.30 | r305° / 33 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 86NE. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APPROACHES ARE MAINTAINED FOR A MINIMUM 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE, TRANSITIONAL SURFACES FOR A 7:1 SLOPE.
- PPR TO LAND - CALL 402-426-4327.
- FOR CD CTC OMAHA APCH AT 402-682-4395.
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 86NE 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 86NE
Orum Aerodrome (86NE) is an airport in Blair, NE, at 1,320 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 86NE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 86NE have a control tower?
No. Orum Aerodrome is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 86NE?
Orum Aerodrome has 1 runway; the longest is 2,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 86NE?
Orum Aerodrome is in Blair, NE, at an elevation of 1,320 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.5417, -96.2739.
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