KAIA

VFR

ALLIANCE MUNI

ALLIANCE · NEBRASKA

Elev
3,930.6'
Longest RWY
9,203'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR03:53Z
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Before you fly into KAIA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,930.6'
MSL · field 3,930.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 17
H/W +5 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KAIA

Current METAR

Observed 03:53Z

KAIA 120353Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01110039
Wind
160° @ 5 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
11°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
4,196 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
3 NM SE
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
AIA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MS LYNN PLACEK
Address
5631 SARPY ROAD, PO BOX D, ALLIANCE NE 69301

Flight service · Hours

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

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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160° · 5 kt
RWY 17
172°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 17

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 17 · 172° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,931 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30127° / 307°9,203 ftASPHStandard L
17/35Favored172° / 352°6,311 ftASPHStandard L
08/2682° / 262°6,190 ftASPHStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
129,203'9,203'9,203'9,203'VASI 4-box left(3°)
309,203'9,203'9,203'9,203'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR
176,311'6,311'6,311'6,311'
356,311'6,311'6,311'6,311'
086,190'6,190'6,190'6,190'
266,190'6,190'6,190'6,190'

Declared distances in feet. TORA = takeoff run available, TODA = takeoff distance, ASDA = accelerate-stop, LDA = landing distance.

Airport sketch

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

Top-down satellite sketch of KAIA ALLIANCE MUNI in ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA, showing runways 12/30, 17/35, 08/26 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 30
LD · CAT I
BYE
108.35
ILS OR LOC RWY 30
KAIA · IAP
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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
100LLA
Oxygen (bottled)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SEE RMK
Beacon schedule
SS-SR
Beacon
White / Green (civil land)(WG)
Wind indicator
Lighted
Segmented circle
Yes

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

  • ULTRALIGHT & GLIDER OPNS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • AERIAL SPRAYING OPNS ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • RY 08/26 DESIGNATED CALM WIND.
  • HAYING OPNS ON INTERIOR OF ARPT DURG SUMMER MONTHS.
  • OCCASIONAL USE BY ACFT WITH NO RADIO.
  • BACK TAXIING.
  • MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 30; REIL RWY 12; VASI RWY 12; PAPI RWY 30 & MIRL RWY 12/30 & 08/26 -CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 08/26PCR VALUE: 39/R/B/W/T
  • 12/30PCR VALUE: 39/R/B/W/T
  • 17/35PCR VALUE: 39/R/B/W/T
  • 17/35RWY 17/35 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

VFR map & nearby airports

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Key facts · KAIA

Answer card
ICAO
KAIA
Name
ALLIANCE MUNI
Location
ALLIANCE, NEBRASKA
Elevation
3,930.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,930.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
12/30 · 9,203 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
160° at 5 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 17

Alliance Muni sits in Alliance, Nebraska. The field elevation is 3,930.6 ft MSL. It has three asphalt runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 9,203 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0.

Runway 30 has the ILS. Published lighting notes show MALSR on runway 30. Runway 12 has REIL and VASI. Runway 30 has PAPI. Medium intensity runway lighting is published for runways 12/30 and 08/26. Runway 08/26 is listed for calm wind conditions. Back taxiing is required. Plan your ground work carefully.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the traffic pattern at about 4,930.6 ft MSL. Heartland Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. If you need clearance delivery and cannot reach Flight Service, the remarks say to contact Denver ARTCC. Expect some mixed traffic. The airport notes haying, aerial spraying, occasional no-radio use and migratory waterfowl in and around the field. Runway 17/35 is also restricted for certain large passenger-carrying operations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KAIA?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. At this field elevation, that is about 4,930.6 ft MSL.
Does KAIA have an ILS approach?
Yes. The published ILS is for runway 30. The remarks also note MALSR lighting on runway 30.
Which runway is the longest at Alliance Muni?
Runway 12/30 is the longest. It is 9,203 ft of asphalt.
Is Alliance Muni towered?
No. KAIA is non-towered. Use CTAF 123.0 for self-announce traffic. UNICOM is also 123.0.
Which FBO is on the field at KAIA?
Heartland Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A with Prist. Call (308) 762-5311 for current service details.
What runway lighting is available at KAIA?
Runway 30 has MALSR, PAPI and the ILS. Runway 12 has REIL and VASI. Medium intensity runway lighting is published for runways 12/30 and 08/26.
Is runway 08/26 used at KAIA?
Yes. The remarks say runway 08/26 is designated for calm wind conditions. The airport also notes that back taxiing is required.
Are there any operational cautions for first-time pilots at KAIA?
Yes. The field sits at 3,930.6 ft MSL, so performance planning matters. The remarks also mention haying, aerial spraying, migratory waterfowl and occasional no-radio traffic, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure.

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