Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE42
- Coordinates
- 40.9333, -96.7006
- Elevation
- 1,194 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
- Activated
- 1994/08
- Distance from city
- 5 N
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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:36 PM | 02:36Z |
Plan a flight from NE42
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 01
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 01 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 01/19
1,200 ft × 75 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 01/19 | 1,200 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK · Lincoln | VORTAC | 116.10 | r064° / 2 NM |
| OFF · Offutt | TACAN | 111.70 | r248° / 37.9 NM |
| BIE · Beatrice | VOR | 110.60 | r357° / 38 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE42. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD APCHS HAVE 20:1 SLOPE & TRANSITIONAL SFC MAINTAINED AT 7:1 SLOPE.
- OWNER DESIRES ARPT NOT BE CHARTED.
- 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 NE42 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 NE42
Dream Field (NE42) is an airport in Lincoln, NE, at 1,194 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,200 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE42, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NE42 have a control tower?
No. Dream Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NE42?
Dream Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,200 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE42?
Dream Field is in Lincoln, NE, at an elevation of 1,194 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.9333, -96.7006.
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