Ainsworth Regional Airport
ANW · KANW · Ainsworth, NE · 2,589 ft elevation · var 6E · Non-towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KANW / ANW
- Coordinates
- 42.5792, -99.9930
- Elevation
- 2,589 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- No
- Airspace
- Class E
- Weather station
- AWOS-3 · 118.325 · ☎ 402-387-2329
- ARTCC
- DENVER (ZDV)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- NOTAM facility
- ANW
- Attendance
- MON-FRI 0800-1700
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- Yes
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- GPS MON airport
- Yes
- Activated
- 1944/12
- Distance from city
- 6 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 | 05:27 AM | 10:27Z |
| Sunrise | 06:02 AM | 11:02Z |
| Sunset | 09:21 PM | 02:21Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:56 PM | 02:56Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 17 & 35; REIL RWY 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 31, 17 & 35 & HIRL 13/31 & RWY 17/35 - CTAF. on 122.8 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 13: 2-light PAPI (left) · 31: 2-light PAPI (left) · 17: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 35: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 13 · 128°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 122.8
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
5,501 ft × 75 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 128° mag · 134° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 308° mag · 314° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- End lights
- REIL
Runway 17/35
6,824 ft × 110 ft · Asphalt (Good)- Heading
- 173° mag · 179° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Berm, 5 ft, 347 ft from threshold, 522 ft R of centerline — 32:1 slope to clear
- Heading
- 353° mag · 359° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 48 ft, 2,259 ft from threshold, 306 ft R of centerline — 42:1 slope to clear
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 5,501 ft | |
| 17/35 | 6,824 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AINSWORTH RCAG | 127.95 | APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) ON FREQ 127.95/338.2 (AINSWORTH RCAG). |
| AINSWORTH RCAG | 338.2 | APCH/DEP CTL SVC PRVDD BY DENVER ARTCC (ZDV) ON FREQ 127.95/338.2 (AINSWORTH RCAG). |
| CTAF | 122.8 | ACTVT MALSR RWY 17 & 35; REIL RWY 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 31, 17 & 35 & HIRL 13/31 & RWY 17/35 - CTAF. |
| UNICOM | 122.8 | |
| ANW AWOS-3 | 118.325 | |
| AINSWORTH RCO | 122.4 | |
| ANW VOR/DME | 112.7/74X |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANW · Ainsworth | VOR-DME | 112.70 | r338° / 0.6 NM |
Procedures at a glance
Approaches6
Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- NONE
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR APCH/DEP PATHS FOR A MIN 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE; CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SFC FOR A MIN 2:1 SLOPE; AFTER IFR APCH & FOR VFR OPS AIR TAXI RTES OVER ESTABLISHED RYS OR TWYS; NO INGRESS/EGRESS OVER HANGERS OR OTHER BLDGS.
- HELIPAD FOR REFUELING ONLY. NOT AVBL FOR INST APCHS.
- SEASONAL MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
- FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA, CTC FSS ON FREQ VIA RCO. IF UNA, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
- ACTVT MALSR RWY 17 & 35; REIL RWY 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 31, 17 & 35 & HIRL 13/31 & RWY 17/35 - CTAF.
- AMGR HOME PHONE 402-387-1255/1-800-303-1491. ON CALL.
- ARPT MGR.
- 24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL VIA CREDIT CARD SYSTEM.
- BERM IS ACTUALLY 4.5 FT; WHICH GIVES THE 32:1 OBSTN CLNC SLOPE.
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About KANW
Ainsworth Regional Airport (ANW · KANW) is an airport in Ainsworth, NE, at 2,589 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,824 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KANW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KANW have a control tower?
No. Ainsworth Regional Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at KANW?
Ainsworth Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,824 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KANW?
Ainsworth Regional Airport is in Ainsworth, NE, at an elevation of 2,589 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5792, -99.9930.
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