Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE49
- Coordinates
- 41.0702, -96.2457
- Elevation
- 1,265 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
- 1965/03
- Distance from city
- 4 S
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 | 05:19 AM | 10:19Z |
| Sunrise | 05:53 AM | 10:53Z |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:35 PM | 02:35Z |
Plan a flight from NE49
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy N · 354°
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy N at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway N/S
2,280 ft × 65 ft · Turf- Heading
- 354° mag · 360° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 174° mag · 180° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Pline, 300 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,280 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFF · Offutt | TACAN | 111.70 | r255° / 15.9 NM |
| OVR · Omaha | VORTAC | 116.30 | r248° / 23.7 NM |
| LNK · Lincoln | VORTAC | 116.10 | r059° / 24.1 NM |
| SCB · Scribner | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r146° / 36.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE49. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- EXISTED PRIOR TO 1959.
- TERRACE BYD END N RWY. TREE TO E SIDE OF N END.
- CATTLE GRAZING CERTAIN TIME OF YEAR. LAND AT YOUR OWN RISK
- CENTER PIVOT CROSSING RUNWAY DURING IRRIGATION SEASON.
- 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 NE49 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 NE49
Koke Airport (NE49) is an airport in Gretna, NE, at 1,265 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,280 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE49, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NE49 have a control tower?
No. Koke Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NE49?
Koke Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,280 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE49?
Koke Airport is in Gretna, NE, at an elevation of 1,265 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.0702, -96.2457.
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