H63

VFR

HARLAN COUNTY LAKE

ALMA · NEBRASKA

Elev
1,946'
Longest RWY
6,000'E/W
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into H63
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,946'
MSL · field 1,946' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY E
H/W +0 · X/W 15 kt L

METAR & TAF H63

H63 does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KPHG (PHILLIPSBURG MUNI) · 19.5 NM away. Conditions at H63 may differ.

METAR · KPHG

Observed 01:35Z

KPHG 280135Z AUTO 36015G19KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A2997 RMK AO2
Wind
360° @ 15G19 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 3°C
Altimeter
29.97 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,871 ft
Ceiling
Unlimited
Rules
VFR

Airport info & contacts

Manager on record, flight service, ARTCC, attendance schedule and pattern altitude — published by the FAA and refreshed every 28 days.

Location

From city
6 NM SW
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
OLU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BRYSON HELLMUTH
Address
70788 CORPS RDA, REPUBLICAN CITY NE 68971

Flight service · Hours

FSS OLU
COLUMBUS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • Unattended

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
360° · 15 kt
RWY E
082°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
15 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY E

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY E · 082° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,946 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
E/WFavored82° / 262°6,000 ftWATERStandard L

Airport sketch

Runways drawn to scale from FAA survey coordinates, rendered over live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

Chart Supplement
H63 · CHART_SUPP
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Services on the field

Fuel grades, oxygen, maintenance, ramp storage and lighting — as declared to the FAA by the airport operator.

Fuel & services

Fuel
Not available
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Not available
Power plant repair
Not available

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Not published
Wind indicator
No
Segmented circle
No

Fuel & FBOs

Cheapest 100LL and Jet A on the field and nearby. Always confirm with the FBO before taxi.

Airport notes

Surface conditions, obstructions, local procedures, lighting outages and other notes published with each FAA cycle.

General notes

  • For clearance delivery contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
  • From May 1 to September 30 and on holidays, pilots should watch for boats.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Pilots can tie up at the marina on the northeast shore; call for marina conditions before taxiing to it at 308-799-2105.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

VFR sectional. Tap any ICAO chip to open that airport.

Key facts · H63

Answer card
ICAO
H63
Name
HARLAN COUNTY LAKE
Location
ALMA, NEBRASKA
Elevation
1,946 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,946 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
E/W · 6,000 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
360° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY E

Harlan County Lake Airport (H63) sits near Alma, Nebraska. Field elevation is 1,946 ft MSL. The airport has one 6,000 ft water runway with magnetic headings 90° and 270°. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field is in Class C airspace per the provided facts. Magnetic variation is 8°.

There are no on-field FBOs listed. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257. Pilots can tie up at the marina on the northeast shore. Call ahead for marina conditions before taxiing to it. The published remarks also say to watch for boats from May 1 to September 30. They also say to watch for boats on holidays. That matters here because this is a water runway. Traffic on the lake is part of the picture. First-time pilots should plan for a non-towered lake environment. Keep a close scan for boat traffic. Verify current local conditions before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at Harlan County Lake H63?
H63 has one water runway. It is 6,000 ft long with magnetic headings 90° and 270°.
Is Harlan County Lake Airport towered?
No. H63 has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered procedures.
What is the field elevation at Harlan County Lake?
Field elevation is 1,946 ft MSL.
What is the pattern altitude at H63?
Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the current FAA Chart Supplement for the published traffic pattern altitude before you fly in.
Does Harlan County Lake have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for H63.
Which FBOs are on the field at Harlan County Lake?
No on-field FBOs are listed in the facts. Contact the airport operator directly before arrival, or call the field on CTAF/UNICOM for current FBO availability.
Can you tie up at the marina at Harlan County Lake?
Yes. Pilots can tie up at the marina on the northeast shore. Call 308-799-2105 for marina conditions before taxiing to it.
What should pilots watch for when flying into Harlan County Lake?
Watch for boats from May 1 to September 30 and on holidays. The field is a water runway, so lake traffic is a real operating factor.

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