KBIE

MVFR

BEATRICE MUNI

BEATRICE · NEBRASKA

Elev
1,323.6'
Longest RWY
5,602'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBIE
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,323.6'
MSL · field 1,323.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 36
H/W +14 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KBIE

Current METAR

Observed 07:35Z

KBIE 280735Z AUTO 36014G18KT 10SM OVC022 08/04 A3004 RMK AO2 T00810035
Wind
360° @ 14G18 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
8°C / 4°C
Altimeter
30.04 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
652 ft
Ceiling
2,200 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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 N
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
BIE (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
DENNIS SCHMITT
Address
P.O. BOX 277, BEATRICE NE 68310-0277

Flight service · Hours

FSS OLU
COLUMBUS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0700-1900

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
360° · 14 kt
RWY 36
356°M
Head/Tail
+14 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 36

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 36 · 356° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,324 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36Favored176° / 356°5,602 ftCONCStandard L
14/32139° / 319°4,401 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
185,602'5,602'5,602'5,602'
365,602'5,602'6,002'5,602'PAPI 2-box left(3°)MALSR

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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14
KBIE · 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
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Minor
Power plant repair
Minor
Other services
AFRT,AGRI,INSTR,RNTL

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

  • For clearance delivery if unable to contact on flight service station frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA
  • There is a 400-foot stopway at the departure end of runway 36.Show FAA
  • Runway 18 is designated as the calm wind runway.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • MALSR on runway 36 and REIL on runways 14 and 32 are activated on CTAF. Medium intensity runway lights on runways 14/32 and 18/36 operate from sunset to sunrise. PAPI on runway 36 operates continuously.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24-hour self-service fuel is available via credit card system and for Jet A fuel service after hours call 913-433-4671 or 541-668-1561.Show FAA
  • AJet A fuel service after hours call 913-433-4671 or 541-668-1561.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Contact airport regarding hangar availability.Show FAA
  • 1Winter hours are from 0700 to 1800.Show FAA
  • 1For service after hours call 913-433-4671 or 541-668-1561.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBIE

Answer card
ICAO
KBIE
Name
BEATRICE MUNI
Location
BEATRICE, NEBRASKA
Elevation
1,323.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,323.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
18/36 · 5,602 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
360° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 36

Beatrice Muni sits in Beatrice, Nebraska. The field elevation is 1,323.6 ft MSL. It has two concrete runways. The longest is runway 18/36 at 5,602 ft. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. No ILS approaches are published here.

The pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless local procedures or the current Chart Supplement say otherwise. Runway 36 has MALSR lighting. Runways 14 and 32 have REIL. Medium intensity runway lights on both runways run from sunset to sunrise. PAPI on runway 36 operates continuously. Runway 18 is the calm wind runway.

The on-field FBO is Beatrice Municipal Airport. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. 24-hour self-serve 100LL is available by credit card. After-hours Jet A service is available by phone. For a first-time arrival, pay attention to the stopway at the departure end of runway 36. Winter hours are 0700 to 1800. If you need hangar space, contact the airport about availability before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KBIE?
The longest runway is 18/36. It is 5,602 ft long and paved with concrete. That is the runway to plan around for heavier loads or less-than-ideal wind.
Is there an ILS at Beatrice Muni?
No ILS approaches are published at KBIE. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
What is the pattern altitude at KBIE?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KBIE?
Beatrice Municipal Airport is the on-field FBO listed in the facts. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call (402) 223-5349 for current service details.
Is 24-hour self-serve fuel available at Beatrice Muni?
Yes. The published remarks say 24-hour self-service 100LL is available by credit card. For after-hours Jet A service, call the numbers in the Chart Supplement remarks or the FBO directly.
What are the runway lights and approach lighting at KBIE?
Runway 36 has MALSR. Runways 14 and 32 have REIL. Medium intensity runway lights on 14/32 and 18/36 operate from sunset to sunrise. PAPI on runway 36 operates continuously.
Is runway 18 the calm wind runway at KBIE?
Yes. The published remarks say runway 18 is the calm wind runway. Use that as a local cue, then confirm winds and runway condition before landing.
Does KBIE have a tower and what frequencies do I use?
There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8. Use the current Chart Supplement for any changes before departure.

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