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Eppley Airfield

OMA · KOMA · Omaha, NE · 984 ft elevation · var 2E · Towered

Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KOMA / OMA
Coordinates
41.3032, -95.8941
Elevation
984 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
2E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
Yes
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS
NOTAM facility
OMA
Attendance
ALL ALL
Beacon
white-green (SEE RMK)
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

EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:17 AM10:17Z
Sunrise05:50 AM10:50Z
Sunset09:00 PM02:00Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:34 PM02:34Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:34 PM → 05:17 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
10:00 PM → 04:50 AM

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Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SEE RMK
Pilot-controlled lighting
Usually keyed on CTAF 122.95 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 14L: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 32R: 4-light PAPI (right) + ALSF2 · 14R: 4-light PAPI (left) + ALSF2 · 32L: 4-light PAPI (right) + MALSR · 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

14LTPANSEW
LEFT traffic
Landing
Rwy 14L · 142°
Pattern
left (turns left)
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
CTAF
122.95

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

Runway 14L/32R

8,500 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Excellent)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 100k, Double wheel 209k, Dual tandem 345k.

14L
Heading
142° mag · 144° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.75 (RAY) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
32R
Heading
322° mag · 324° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT III · LOC 111.15 (EDI) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Right

Runway 14R/32L

9,502 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Excellent)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 100k, Double wheel 184k, Dual tandem 346k.

14R
Heading
142° mag · 144° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
ALSF2
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT IIIB · LOC 110.3 (OMA) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
32L
Heading
322° mag · 324° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (right) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 111.9 (ENF) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left

Runway 18/36

8,154 ft × 150 ft · Concrete (Excellent)

Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 150k, Double wheel 175k, Dual tandem 260k.

18
Heading
178° mag · 180° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.9 (PPY) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Displaced threshold
141 ft
36
Heading
358° mag · 0° true
Markings
precision
VGSI
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Approach lights
MALSR
Instrument landing
ILS/DME · CAT I · LOC 110.7 (OGN) · GS 3.00°
Traffic pattern
Left
Approach obstacle
Brdg, 110 ft, 4,573 ft from threshold, 865 ft R of centerline — 39:1 slope to clear
ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

Communication frequencies

ServiceFrequencyNotes
A/D135.875OMAHA APP/DEP
ATIS120.4
CLD119.9CLNC DEL
GND121.9
RCO116.3FORT DODGE RDO
RDO122.35COLUMBUS RDO
TWR132.1OMAHA TWR
UNIC122.95UNICOM

Nearby navigation aids

NavAidTypeFreqRadial / Dist magnetic
OVR · OmahaVORTAC116.30r311° / 10.8 NM
OFF · OffuttTACAN111.70r356° / 11.2 NM
TQE · TekamahVOR108.40r148° / 30.2 NM
SCB · ScribnerVOR-DME111.00r113° / 37.7 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 ↗

Approaches21

Departures

Arrivals

Minimums & Hot Spots

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VFR sectional

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Services

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

Ownership & management

Owner
OMAHA AIRPORT AUTHORITY
4501 ABBOTT DRIVE, SUITE 2300, OMAHA, NE
402-661-8000
Manager
MR. DAVID L. ROTH
4501 ABBOTT DRIVE, SUITE 2300, OMAHA, NE
402-661-8000

Remarks FAA

  • 24 HRS
  • BIRDS ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • NOISE MITIGATION PROCEDURES PROHIBIT VFR PATTERNS FOR MILITARY TURBOJET ACFT BETWEEN 0500-1200Z.
  • HLDG BAY AT RWY 32R CLSD EXC ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 79 FT. HLDG BAY AT RWY 18 CLSD EXC ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 79 FT. HLDG BAY AT RWY 32L CLSD EXC ACFT WITH WINGSPAN LESS THAN 118 FT.
  • APN TRML RAMP TXL BTN TWY F1 & TWY A1 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118 FT.
  • TWY F1, F2, & F3 CLSD TO ACFT WINGSPAN MORE THAN 118FT.
  • APN TRML RAMP WIP HVY EQPT BTN TWY A1 AND TWY F1.
  • APN TRML RAMP BTN GATE A1 & GATE B19 CLSD.
  • 24 HRS
  • CEO OF OMAHA ARPT AUTH.
  • PCR VALUE: 848/R/C/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 848/R/C/W/T
  • PCR VALUE: 848/R/C/W/T

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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 KOMA 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 KOMA

Eppley Airfield (OMA · KOMA) is an airport in Omaha, NE, at 984 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 9,502 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KOMA, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KOMA have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KOMA?

Eppley Airfield has 3 runways; the longest is 9,502 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KOMA?

Eppley Airfield is in Omaha, NE, at an elevation of 984 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3032, -95.8941.

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