Franklin's Plainview Airport Private
8NE6 · Franklin, NE · 2,000 ft elevation · var 8E · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 8NE6
- Coordinates
- 40.1208, -98.9254
- Elevation
- 2,000 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
- 1977/12
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
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 | 05:34 AM | 10:34Z |
| Sunrise | 06:07 AM | 11:07Z |
| Sunset | 09:08 PM | 02:08Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:41 PM | 02:41Z |
Plan a flight from 8NE6
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 3,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,000 ft × 125 ft · Turf (Good)- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,000 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| TKO · Mankato | VORTAC | 109.80 | r292° / 36 NM |
| EAR · Kearney | VOR | 111.20 | r164° / 36.5 NM |
| HSI · Hastings | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r211° / 36.8 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 8NE6. 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.
- BUSINESS PHONE.
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 8NE6 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 8NE6
Franklin's Plainview Airport (8NE6) is an airport in Franklin, NE, at 2,000 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 8NE6, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 8NE6 have a control tower?
No. Franklin's Plainview Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at 8NE6?
Franklin's Plainview Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 8NE6?
Franklin's Plainview Airport is in Franklin, NE, at an elevation of 2,000 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.1208, -98.9254.
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