Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE29
- Coordinates
- 40.5139, -99.0120
- Elevation
- 2,175 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 8E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/04
- Distance from city
- 3 E
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 | 05:32 AM | 10:32Z |
| Sunrise | 06:06 AM | 11:06Z |
| Sunset | 09:10 PM | 02:10Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:43 PM | 02:43Z |
Plan a flight from NE29
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 08
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 08 at 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 08/26
4,000 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 20 ft, 10 ft from threshold
Runway 17/35
2,600 ft × 100 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 20 ft, 10 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 4,000 ft | |
| 17/35 | 2,600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAR · Kearney | VOR | 111.20 | r171° / 12.7 NM |
| HSI · Hastings | VOR-DME | 108.80 | r252° / 27.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE29. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD PR USE; 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE TO THE APCH TO EACH RY; 7:1 SLOPE FOR TRANSITIONAL SFC.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
Nearby airports
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 NE29 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 NE29
Cavanaugh Airport (NE29) is an airport in Minden, NE, at 2,175 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE29, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NE29 have a control tower?
No. Cavanaugh Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NE29?
Cavanaugh Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE29?
Cavanaugh Airport is in Minden, NE, at an elevation of 2,175 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5139, -99.0120.
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