Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE51
- Coordinates
- 42.3049, -98.1249
- Elevation
- 1,904 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2017/05
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 09:13 PM | 02:13Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:47 PM | 02:47Z |
Plan a flight from NE51
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
600 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 600 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONL · O'Neill | VORTAC | 113.90 | r102° / 26.8 NM |
| OFK · Norfolk | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r294° / 36.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE51. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- SEE AIRSPACE CASE NO. 2016-ACE-3791-NRA.
- 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 NE51 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 NE51
Dennys Playground Airport (NE51) is an airport in Royal, NE, at 1,904 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 600 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE51, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NE51 have a control tower?
No. Dennys Playground Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NE51?
Dennys Playground Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 600 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE51?
Dennys Playground Airport is in Royal, NE, at an elevation of 1,904 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.3049, -98.1249.
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