Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE40
- Coordinates
- 40.7164, -96.8691
- Elevation
- 1,270 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- 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
- 1971/09
- Distance from city
- 2 SW
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 | 05:23 AM | 10:23Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:36 PM | 02:36Z |
Plan a flight from NE40
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
2,500 ft × 30 ft · Asphalt- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 2,500 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK · Lincoln | VORTAC | 116.10 | r196° / 13.7 NM |
| BIE · Beatrice | VOR | 110.60 | r341° / 25.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE40. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- MINOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- (E81) <TWY LGTS BY PRIOR REQ.
- FOR CD CTC OMAHA APCH AT 402-682-4395.
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 NE40 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 NE40
Denton Airfield (NE40) is an airport in Denton, NE, at 1,270 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE40, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NE40 have a control tower?
No. Denton Airfield is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NE40?
Denton Airfield has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE40?
Denton Airfield is in Denton, NE, at an elevation of 1,270 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.7164, -96.8691.
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