Central Nebraska Regional Airport
GRI · KGRI · Grand Island, NE · 1,847 ft elevation · var 7E · Towered
Airport information
- ICAO / IATA
- KGRI / GRI
- Coordinates
- 40.9675, -98.3096
- Elevation
- 1,847 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- NOTAM facility
- GRI
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 3 NE
Weather
METAR observed
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:28 AM | 10:28Z |
| Sunrise | 06:01 AM | 11:01Z |
| Sunset | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:42 PM | 02:42Z |
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Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 31 & 35 - CTAF. WHEN TWR CLSD ACTVT MALS RWY 13 & 17; MALSR RWY 35; REIL RWY 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 17; MIRL RWY 13/31; HIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF. on 118.2 — Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 13: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALS · 31: 4-light PAPI (left) · 17: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALS · 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
- 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
- CTAF
- 118.2
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 13 at 2,800 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 13/31
6,608 ft × 100 ft · Concrete (Excellent)- Heading
- 128° mag · 135° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALS
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 308° mag · 315° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Runway 17/35
7,002 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Excellent)- Heading
- 173° mag · 180° true
- Markings
- nonprecision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Approach lights
- MALS
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 353° mag · 0° true
- Markings
- precision
- VGSI
- 4-light PAPI (left) (2.6°)
- Approach lights
- MALSR
- Instrument landing
- ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (GRI) · GS 2.60°
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,608 ft | |
| 17/35 | 7,002 ft |
Communication frequencies
| Service | Frequency | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | 127.4 | |
| CLD | 121.9 | CLNC DEL |
| CNTR | 119.4 | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR |
| CTAF | 118.2 | |
| GND | 121.9 | |
| OPS | 38 | ARNG OPS |
| RDO | 122.45 | COLUMBUS RDO |
| TWR | 118.2 | GRAND ISLAND TWR |
| UNIC | 122.95 | UNICOM |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRI · Grand Island | VORTAC | 112.00 | r160° / 1 NM |
| HSI · Hastings | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r007° / 22.5 NM |
| OBH · Wolbach | VORTAC | 114.80 | r168° / 24.6 NM |
| EAR · Kearney | VOR | 111.20 | r055° / 34.8 NM |
Airport diagram
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Procedures at a glance
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Minimums & Hot Spots
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VFR sectional
Services
- Fuel available
- 100LL, Jet A
- Bottled oxygen
- NONE
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH/LOW
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- THIS AIRPORT HAS BEEN SURVEYED BY THE NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY.
- PPR 24 HRS FOR UNSKED ACR OPNS WITH MORE THAN 30 PSGR SEATS CALL AMGR (308) 385-5170. INDEX C LEVEL ARFF IS AVBL UPON REQUEST. ACR OPNS OVER 9 PSGR SEATS NOT AUTHORIZED IN EXCESS OF 15 MINS BEFORE OR AFT SKED ARR/DEP TIMES EXCEPT WITH PRIOR COORDINATION WITH AMGR.
- COMPRESSED NITROGEN FOR STRUT INFLATION AVBL.
- INBOUND ACFT CTC OPS 10 MIN PRIOR TO LNDG.
- ARNG: OPR 0730-1600++MON-FRI; OCNL WKEND. PPR TO PRK ARNG RAMP. DSN 279-8691, C402-309-8691.
- MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
- TWY DELTA EXIT OFF RY 17/35 CLSD TO LARGE ACFT DUE TO INADEQUATE TURNING RADIUS.
- ACTVT PAPI RWY 31 & 35 - CTAF. WHEN TWR CLSD ACTVT MALS RWY 13 & 17; MALSR RWY 35; REIL RWY 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 17; MIRL RWY 13/31; HIRL RWY 17/35 - CTAF.
- OR 308-385-5172.
- PCR VALUE: 180/R/D/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 450/R/D/W/T
- PAPI RESTRICTED BYD 6 DEG RIGHT OF CNTRL.
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About KGRI
Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI · KGRI) is an airport in Grand Island, NE, at 1,847 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 7,002 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KGRI, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KGRI have a control tower?
Yes. Central Nebraska Regional Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KGRI?
Central Nebraska Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 7,002 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KGRI?
Central Nebraska Regional Airport is in Grand Island, NE, at an elevation of 1,847 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.9675, -98.3096.
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