KBIE

VFR

BEATRICE MUNI

BEATRICE · NEBRASKA

Elev
1,323.6'
Longest RWY
5,602'18/36
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR05:55Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KBIE BEATRICE MUNI showing runway layout — runways 18/36, 14/32
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KBIE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,323.6'
MSL · field 1,323.6' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KBIE

Current METAR

Observed 05:55Z

KBIE 120555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3001 RMK AO2 T01640127 10255 20164 402810164
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
16°C / 13°C
Altimeter
30.01 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
1,650 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 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
Calm
RWY 18
176°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 18

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 18 · 176° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,324 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
18/36176° / 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 satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Top-down satellite sketch of KBIE BEATRICE MUNI in BEATRICE, NEBRASKA, showing runways 18/36, 14/32 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

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

  • RWY 18 IS DESIGNATED AS THE CALM WIND RWY.
  • 400' STOPWAY AT RWY 36 DER.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 14 & 32 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 14/32 & RWY 18/36 OPR SS-SR. PAPI RWY 36 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL VIA CREDIT CARD SYSTEM & FOR JET A FUEL SVC AFT HRS CALL 913-433-4671 OR 541-668-1561.
  • AJET A FUEL SVC AFT HRS CALL 913-433-4671 OR 541-668-1561.

Other notes

  • CTC ARPT REG HNGR AVBLITY.
  • 1WINTER HOURS 0700-1800
  • 1FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 913-433-4671 OR 541-668-1561.

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
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

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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