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Lincoln Airport

LNK · KLNK · Lincoln, NE · 1,219 ft elevation · var 3E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KLNK / LNK
Coordinates
40.8449, -96.7618
Elevation
1,219 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS
NOTAM facility
LNK
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
4 NW

Weather

METAR observed

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TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:22 AM10:22Z
Sunrise05:55 AM10:55Z
Sunset09:02 PM02:02Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:36 PM02:36Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:36 PM → 05:22 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:02 PM → 04:55 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 118.5 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: VASI · 17: 4-light PAPI (left) · 35: 4-light PAPI (left) + ODALS · 18: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 36: 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

14TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 14 · 142°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
118.5

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 14 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 14/32

8,649 ft × 150 ft · Asphalt (Fair)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 80k, Double wheel 170k, Dual tandem 280k.

14
Heading
142° mag · 145° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
363 ft
32
Heading
322° mag · 325° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
VASI (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Pole, 59 ft, 2,475 ft from threshold, 375 ft R of centerline — 38:1 slope to clear
Displaced threshold
470 ft

Runway 17/35

5,801 ft × 100 ft · Asphalt (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 45k, Double wheel 59k.

17
Heading
177° mag · 180° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
35
Heading
357° mag · 360° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ODALS
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 18/36

12,901 ft × 200 ft · ASPH-CONC (Fair)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 100k, Double wheel 200k, Dual tandem 400k.

18
Heading
177° mag · 180° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.1 (OCZ) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right
36
Heading
357° mag · 360° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (LNK) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D124APP/DEP
ATIS118.05
CLD120.7CLNC DEL
CTAF118.5
GND121.9
MISC123.075ARNG OPS
OPS25.96ANG OPS
RDO122.65COLUMBUS RDO
TWR118.5
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
LNK · LincolnVORTAC116.10r182° / 4.8 NM
BIE · BeatriceVOR110.60r352° / 32.6 NM

Airport diagram

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Procedures at a glance

⚠ Hot spots published at this airport — review the hot-spot chart before you taxi ↗
Lowest mins: ILS · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Approaches14

Minimums & Hot Spots

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Airport notices: page 1 ↗

VFR sectional

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
HIGH
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey

Ownership & management

Owner
LINCOLN ARPT AUTH
BOX 80407, LINCOLN, NE
402-458-2400
Manager
MR. ANTHONY DUDAS
LINCOLN AIRPORT AUTHORITY, P.O. BOX 80407, LINCOLN, NE
402-458-2400

Remarks FAA

  • INDEX C LVL ARFF EQPT PRVDD; FOR ARFF SVC - CTAF.
  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
  • PPR TO PARK ON ANG RAMP.
  • ANG: CTC AM OPS 234.65 20 MIN PRIOR TO LDG.
  • ANG: PROVISIONAL PORT OF ENTRY: US CUSTOMS AVBL ONLY WITH 24 HR NOTICE AND ONLY FOR DOD AIRCREW AND DOD DUTY PAX ON TRAVEL ORDERS. CTC COMD POST. SPACE-A US CUSTOMS ENTRY TO THE US AT THIS ARPT LIMITED TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL ON LEAVE (NO DEPENDENTS).
  • ARNG: OPR 1300-2100Z++ TUE-FRI, LTD TRAN MAINT.
  • ARNG: RAMP IS OFFL BUS/PPR TO PRK ARNG RAMP CTC FLT OPS DSN 279-1844, C402-309-1844.
  • ENSURE CORRECT RWY LINEUP. RWY 17/35 IS THE SHRTR, PARL RWY ON E SIDE OF ARPT.
  • ANG: AM OPS DSN 279-1293; C402-309-1293.
  • PPR 24 HRS FOR ACFT PARKING ON THE WEST RAMP - CTC ARPT 402-458-2480.
  • ANG: CTC AM OPS 234.65 FOR BWC.
  • FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC OMAHA APCH AT 402-682-4395.
  • AF: USAF TMPRY OPS ON WEST RAMP FR APRX SPRING 2021 TO FALL 2022.
  • WHEN ATCT CLSD, MALSR RWYS 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY ON LOW INTST; ODALS RWY 35 OPR CONSLY ON MED INTST; REIL RWY 14 OPR CONSLY ON LOW INTST; REIL RWY 17 OPR CONSLY ON MED INTST; MIRL RWY 14/32 AND RWY 17/35 OPR CONSLY ON LOW INTST; HIRL RWY 18/36 OPR CONSLY ON MED INTST. VASI RWY 32; PAPI RWYS 14, 17, 18, 35, & 36 OPR CONSLY.
  • HVY MIL JET TPA 1781 FT AGL
  • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
  • PCR VALUE: 450/F/B/X/U
  • PCR VALUE: 140/R/C/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 672/R/B/W/U
  • CALM WIND RWY.
  • APCH HOLDLINE ON SOUTH TWY A.
  • VASI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN AND 6 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
  • APCH RATIO FM DTHR 49:1.

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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 KLNK 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 KLNK

Lincoln Airport (LNK · KLNK) is an airport in Lincoln, NE, at 1,219 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 12,901 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KLNK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KLNK have a control tower?

Yes. Lincoln Airport has an operating FAA control tower. Check the Comms & NavAids tab for tower and ground frequencies.

What is the longest runway at KLNK?

Lincoln Airport has 3 runways; the longest is 12,901 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KLNK?

Lincoln Airport is in Lincoln, NE, at an elevation of 1,219 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.8449, -96.7618.

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