KAUH Aurora Muni / Al Potter Fld

Before you fly into KAUH

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,803.4'

MSL · field 1,803.4' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 34

H/W +5 · X/W 4 kt L

METAR & TAF KAUH

Current METAR

Observed 01:35Z

KAUH 120135Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A2993 RMK AO2 T02100105

Wind: 310° @ 6 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 21°C / 11°C
Altimeter: 29.93 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 2,944 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KAUH does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGRI (CENTRAL NEBRASKA RGNL) · 15.0 NM away. Conditions at KAUH may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 12 00:00Z–13 00:00Z

TAF KGRI 112320Z 1200/1224 30012G20KT P6SM SKC FM120100 31008KT P6SM SKC FM120500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM121700 18012G18KT P6SM FEW200 FM122100 18015G25KT P6SM FEW150

BASEVFR

12 00:00Z–12 01:00Z

Wind: 300° at 12 kt gusting 20 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Clear
Weather: None forecast

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How to read

The top lane is always the active baseline (BASE + FM). Secondary lanes stack temporary and probabilistic deviations in the order they appear in the TAF.

Tap any pill to see the decoded conditions for that period.

Change indicators

BASEBase

Initial conditions at the start of the forecast.

FMFrom

A new baseline that replaces the previous forecast completely, starting at the stated time.

BECMGBecoming

Conditions change gradually over the window shown. By the end, the new conditions apply.

TEMPOTemporary

Fluctuating conditions lasting less than an hour at a time within the window — not the dominant forecast.

PROB30/40Probability

30 or 40% chance of the conditions occurring within the period. Never combined with BECMG.

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: 2 NM N
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: AUH (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: TERRY OTT
Phone: 402-694-3633
Address: 1406 N HWY 14, 1406 NORTH HWY 14, AURORA NE 68818-1153

Flight service · Hours

FSS OLU: COLUMBUS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

310° · 6 kt

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RWY 34

343°M

Head/Tail

+5 kt

Crosswind

4 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 34

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
16/34Favored	163° / 343°	4,301 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
16	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
34	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—

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 KAUH AURORA MUNI/AL POTTER FLD in AURORA, NEBRASKA, showing runways 16/34 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16

KAUH · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 16

KAUH · IAP

Services on the field

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

Fuel & services

Fuel: 100LL
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Not available
Power plant repair: Not available
Other services: AGRI,INSTR

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: No

Fuel & FBOs

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

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.60

KHJH·Hebron Municipal Airport·48.3 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$3.85

KHJH·Hebron Municipal Airport·48.3 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Aurora Municipal Airport 122.800(402) 694-36333d ago	$6.35	—

Aurora Municipal Airport
122.800(402) 694-3633
100LL
$6.35
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.60atKHJHHebron Municipal Airport48.3 nmsave $0.75
Jet A$3.85atKHJHHebron Municipal Airport48.3 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

COURTESY CAR.
FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

ACTVT MIRL RY 16/34 - CTAF.
ULTRALIGHTS ON & INVOF ARPT.

Fuel notes

100LLSELF SERVE FUEL AVBL 24/7 WITH CREDIT CARD.

Other notes

CALL TO ARNG HNGR SPACE 402-694-3633.
OWNERJOHN WILCOX CHAIRMAN, PHONE 402-694-3633 (AIRPORT PHONE)

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KAUH

Answer card

ICAO: KAUH
Name: AURORA MUNI/AL POTTER FLD
Location: AURORA, NEBRASKA
Elevation: 1,803.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,803.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 16/34 · 4,301 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 310° at 6 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 34

Aurora Muni / Al Potter Fld sits in Aurora, Nebraska. The field elevation is 1,803.4 ft MSL. It has one runway. Runway 16/34 is 4,301 ft long with concrete pavement. The airport is non-towered. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published in the facts, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light aircraft pattern at about 2,803.4 ft MSL based on the field elevation.

Aurora Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL. Self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card. The airport remarks also note a courtesy car and hangar space by phone request at the airport number. Ultralight traffic operates on and near the airport, so keep a sharp lookout in the pattern and on taxi.

This is a non-towered field with medium intensity runway lights on 16/34 activated by CTAF. For IFR clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC. If you are planning a night arrival or a busy weekend stop, brief the CTAF calls early and verify current airport details in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KAUH and can a small jet use it?

KAUH has one runway, 16/34. It is 4,301 ft long. That is the key number to work from. Performance still depends on weight, temperature, wind and runway condition.

Is Aurora Muni / Al Potter Fld towered?

No. KAUH is non-towered, so arrivals and departures use CTAF 122.8 for self-announce traffic calls.

What is the pattern altitude at KAUH?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. For a light piston, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Does KAUH have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published at KAUH. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before filing or launching IFR.

Which fuel is available on the field at KAUH?

Aurora Municipal Airport is on the field. It carries 100LL. The remarks also say self-serve 100LL is available 24 hours a day with a credit card.

What are the KAUH runway lights and how do you turn them on?

Runway 16/34 has medium intensity runway lights. They are activated by the CTAF, which is 122.8.

Is there anything special to watch for in the pattern at KAUH?

Yes. Ultralight aircraft operate on and near the airport, so keep a close scan in the pattern and on final. The airport also sits at 1,803.4 ft MSL, so density altitude can matter on warm days.

How do I get IFR clearance for KAUH?

The published remark says to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before departure.

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