Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE81
- Coordinates
- 42.8815, -98.6558
- Elevation
- 1,690 ft MSL
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS
- Segmented circle
- No
- Activated
- 2016/04
- Distance from city
- 2 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 | 05:21 AM | 10:21Z |
| Sunrise | 05:56 AM | 10:56Z |
| Sunset | 09:17 PM | 02:17Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:52 PM | 02:52Z |
Plan a flight from NE81
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 16
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 16 at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 16/34
2,615 ft × 60 ft · Turf- Heading
- 158° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Heading
- 338° true
- Traffic pattern
- Left
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 16/34 | 2,615 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| ONL · O'Neill | VORTAC | 113.90 | r353° / 24.7 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE81. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- CELL 402-394-7850
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 NE81 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 NE81
Huffy's Airport (NE81) is an airport in Spencer, NE, at 1,690 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,615 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE81, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NE81 have a control tower?
No. Huffy's Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at NE81?
Huffy's Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,615 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE81?
Huffy's Airport is in Spencer, NE, at an elevation of 1,690 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.8815, -98.6558.
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