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Jim Kelly Field

LXN · KLXN · Lexington, NE · 2,413 ft elevation · var 7E · Non-towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KLXN / LXN
Coordinates
40.7910, -99.7773
Elevation
2,413 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS
NOTAM facility
LXN
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700; SAT 0800-1200
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1946/01
Distance from city
2 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
05:34 AM10:34Z
Sunrise06:08 AM11:08Z
Sunset09:14 PM02:14Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:47 PM02:47Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:47 PM → 05:34 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:14 PM → 05:08 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RY 14/32; MIRL RY 14/32; PAPI RYS 14/32 - CTAF. on 123.0Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14: 2-light PAPI (left) · 32: 2-light PAPI (left).

FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are in the live weather panel above.

Traffic pattern

01TPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 01 · 011°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
123.0

Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 3,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).

Runway 01/19

3,200 ft × 250 ft · Turf (Fair)
01
Heading
011° mag · 18° true
Traffic pattern
Left
19
Heading
191° mag · 198° true
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 14/32

5,489 ft × 100 ft · Concrete (Good)

Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k.

14
Heading
136° mag · 143° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
32
Heading
316° mag · 323° true
Markings
nonprecision
VGSI
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Traffic pattern
Left
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
AWOS121.025AWOS 3
CNTR132.7DENVER CNTR
UNIC123CTAF/UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
OZB · CozadVOR109.00r106° / 11.3 NM
EAR · KearneyVOR111.20r267° / 35.3 NM

Procedures at a glance

Lowest mins: RNAV (GPS) · vertical guidance Takeoff mins / ODP ↗ Non-std alternate mins ↗

Chart Supplement FAA A/FD

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Services

Fuel available
100LL, Jet A (additive)
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural

Ownership & management

Owner
LEXINGTON AIRPORT AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 972, LEXINGTON, NE
308-324-8770
Manager
NATHAN MASTEN
1501 NORTH AIRPORT ROAD, LEXINGTON, NE
308-324-8770

Remarks FAA

  • RY 01/19 NOT PLOWED WINTER MONTHS.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
  • ACTVT REIL RY 14/32; MIRL RY 14/32; PAPI RYS 14/32 - CTAF.
  • SELF SVC FUEL AVBL 24 HRS WITH CREDIT CARD.
  • CROPS MAY BE CTLG OBS DURING GROWING SEASON IN THE APCH.

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 KLXN 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 KLXN

Jim Kelly Field (LXN · KLXN) is an airport in Lexington, NE, at 2,413 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,489 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KLXN, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KLXN have a control tower?

No. Jim Kelly Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.

What is the longest runway at KLXN?

Jim Kelly Field has 2 runways; the longest is 5,489 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KLXN?

Jim Kelly Field is in Lexington, NE, at an elevation of 2,413 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7910, -99.7773.

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