Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE78
- Coordinates
- 42.0747, -97.3189
- Elevation
- 1,686 ft MSL
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2016/03
- Distance from city
- 7 NE
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 | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:43 PM | 02:43Z |
Plan a flight from NE78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 18
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 18 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 18/36
1,217 ft × 50 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Right
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 1,217 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFK · Norfolk | VOR-DME | 109.60 | r037° / 7.3 NM |
| OLU · Columbus | VOR-DME | 111.80 | r353° / 37.5 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE78. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- 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 NE78 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 NE78
Kohles Airport (NE78) is an airport in Norfolk, NE, at 1,686 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,217 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NE78 have a control tower?
No. Kohles Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NE78?
Kohles Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,217 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE78?
Kohles Airport is in Norfolk, NE, at an elevation of 1,686 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.0747, -97.3189.
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