Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE56
- Coordinates
- 41.3414, -96.3950
- Elevation
- 1,157 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
- 1993/12
- Distance from city
- 3 NW
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 | 05:18 AM | 10:18Z |
| Sunrise | 05:52 AM | 10:52Z |
| Sunset | 09:02 PM | 02:02Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:36 PM | 02:36Z |
Plan a flight from NE56
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 14
- Pattern
- right (turns right)
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the right downwind for Rwy 14 at 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 14/32
2,680 ft × 50 ft · Concrete- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 2,680 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCB · Scribner | VOR-DME | 111.00 | r140° / 19 NM |
| OFF · Offutt | TACAN | 111.70 | r296° / 26.1 NM |
| TQE · Tekamah | VOR | 108.40 | r194° / 26.9 NM |
| LNK · Lincoln | VORTAC | 116.10 | r023° / 29.6 NM |
| OVR · Omaha | VORTAC | 116.30 | r282° / 31.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE56. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PROVIDED APCHS ARE MAINTAINED FOR 20:1 SLOPES; TRANSITIONAL SURFACES FOR 7:1 SLOPES.
- PPR FOR NON-BASED ACFT CALL AMGR 402-807-1295.
- 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 NE56 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 NE56
Werner Airport (NE56) is an airport in Valley, NE, at 1,157 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,680 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE56, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NE56 have a control tower?
No. Werner Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NE56?
Werner Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,680 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE56?
Werner Airport is in Valley, NE, at an elevation of 1,157 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.3414, -96.3950.
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