Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8NE3
- Coordinates
- 40.4820, -101.8072
- Elevation
- 3,380 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 10E
- Sectional chart
- CHEYENNE
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1978/01
- Distance from city
- 3 W
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 | 08:21 PM | 02:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 08:54 PM | 02:54Z |
Plan a flight from 8NE3
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NW
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NW at 4,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NW/SE
3,300 ft × 60 ft · GRAVEL- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NW/SE | 3,300 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAE · Searle | VOR-DME | 110.20 | r171° / 38.3 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8NE3. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Fuel available
- 100
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD APCH TO EACH RWY MAINTD FOR MINIMUM 20:1 APCH RATIO AND TRSNL SFC MAINTD FOR 7:1.
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
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 8NE3 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 8NE3
Smith Field (8NE3) is an airport in Champion, NE, at 3,380 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,300 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8NE3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8NE3 have a control tower?
No. Smith Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8NE3?
Smith Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,300 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8NE3?
Smith Field is in Champion, NE, at an elevation of 3,380 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.4820, -101.8072.
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