Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE57
- Coordinates
- 40.0937, -96.4796
- Elevation
- 1,350 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1972/06
- Distance from city
- 0 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 | 05:24 AM | 10:24Z |
| Sunrise | 05:57 AM | 10:57Z |
| Sunset | 08:58 PM | 01:58Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:31 PM | 02:31Z |
Plan a flight from NE57
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy NE
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy NE at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway NE/SW
3,400 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| NE/SW | 3,400 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWE · Pawnee City | VORTAC | 112.40 | r238° / 14.1 NM |
| BIE · Beatrice | VOR | 110.60 | r128° / 17.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE57. VFR sectional link above.
Services
- Airframe service
- NONE
- Powerplant service
- NONE
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- CONDL: PROVIDED CLEAR APPROACH/DEPARTURE PATHS TO LANDING AREA FOR A MINIMUM 8:1 GLIDE SLOPE; A CLEAR TRANSITIONAL SURFACE FOR A MINIMUM 2:1 SLOPE.
- AG OPERG OFF APT IN SEASON.
- SPRAY AIRCRAFT OPERATING IN AREA DURING SUMMER MONTHS
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- MULTICOM FREQ 122.9
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 NE57 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 NE57
Thomas Airport (NE57) is an airport in Liberty, NE, at 1,350 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,400 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE57, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NE57 have a control tower?
No. Thomas Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NE57?
Thomas Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 3,400 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE57?
Thomas Airport is in Liberty, NE, at an elevation of 1,350 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0937, -96.4796.
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