Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE79
- Coordinates
- 40.6528, -96.6211
- Elevation
- 1,405 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 7E
- 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
- 1991/03
- Distance from city
- 2 E
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 | 05:22 AM | 10:22Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 09:01 PM | 02:01Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:34 PM | 02:34Z |
Plan a flight from NE79
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 15
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 15 at 2,400 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 15/33
1,660 ft × 40 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Road, 7 ft, 140 ft from threshold
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Fence, 3 ft, 60 ft from threshold
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 1,660 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNK · Lincoln | VORTAC | 116.10 | r152° / 17.2 NM |
| BIE · Beatrice | VOR | 110.60 | r009° / 22 NM |
| PWE · Pawnee City | VORTAC | 112.40 | r320° / 33.1 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE79. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD APCHS MAINTAINED FOR 20:1 GLIDE SLOPE AND TRANSITIONAL SURFACES FOR 7:1 SLOPE.
- 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 NE79 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 NE79
Mueller Field (NE79) is an airport in Roca, NE, at 1,405 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,660 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE79, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NE79 have a control tower?
No. Mueller Field is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NE79?
Mueller Field has 1 runway; the longest is 1,660 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE79?
Mueller Field is in Roca, NE, at an elevation of 1,405 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.6528, -96.6211.
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