Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8NE5
- Coordinates
- 41.7906, -98.7279
- Elevation
- 2,070 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
- 1978/01
- 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 (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:26 AM | 10:26Z |
| Sunrise | 06:00 AM | 11:00Z |
| Sunset | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:48 PM | 02:48Z |
Plan a flight from 8NE5
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 11
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 11 at 3,100 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 11/29
3,000 ft × 170 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 1,320 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 11/29 | 3,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBH · Wolbach | VORTAC | 114.80 | r319° / 30 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8NE5. VFR sectional link above.
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 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 8NE5 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 8NE5
X1 Ranch Airport (8NE5) is an airport in Ericson, NE, at 2,070 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8NE5, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8NE5 have a control tower?
No. X1 Ranch Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8NE5?
X1 Ranch Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8NE5?
X1 Ranch Airport is in Ericson, NE, at an elevation of 2,070 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7906, -98.7279.
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