KBUB CRAM FLD Airport Guide

Before you fly into KBUB

Conditions

VFR

Good for visual flying

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,183.3'

MSL · field 2,183.3' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 33

H/W +8 · X/W 14 kt L

METAR & TAF KBUB

KBUB does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KODX (EVELYN SHARP FLD) · 12.8 NM away. Conditions at KBUB may differ.

METAR · KODX

Observed 20:53Z

KODX 112053Z AUTO 28016G23KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 29030/2008 SLP111 T02440050 56002

Wind: 280° @ 16G23 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 24°C / 5°C
Altimeter: 29.88 inHg
Clouds: CLR
Density alt: 3,837 ft
Ceiling: Unlimited
Rules: VFR

KBUB does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KGRI (CENTRAL NEBRASKA RGNL) · 61.6 NM away. Conditions at KBUB may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 11 18:00Z–12 18:00Z

TAF KGRI 111725Z 1118/1218 33023G34KT P6SM FEW040 SCT100 FM112000 31018G27KT P6SM SKC FM120100 31006KT P6SM SKC FM120500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC FM121500 18012G18KT P6SM SKC

BASEVFR

11 18:00Z–11 20:00Z

Wind: 330° at 23 kt gusting 34 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Scattered 10,000 ft, Few clouds 4,000 ft
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: 1 NM SW
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility: OLU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: DUANE BROCKMAN
Phone: (308) 214-0635
Address: PO BOX 730, BURWELL NE 68823-0730

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

280° · 16 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 33

332°M

Head/Tail

+8 kt

Crosswind

14 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33Favored	152° / 332°	3,900 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	12', road, 440' from thr, 0' R of cntrln, slope 20
33	—	—	—	—	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 KBUB CRAM FLD in BURWELL, NEBRASKA, showing runways 15/33 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15

KBUB · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15

KBUB · 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

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.

Cheapest 100LLNearby

$5.49

KBBW·Broken Bow Municipal Airport·30.1 nm

Cheapest Jet A

—

Not published

No on-field FBO prices. See nearby fuel options below.

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$5.49atKBBWBroken Bow Municipal Airport30.1 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

DEER ON AND INVOF ARPT.
WATERFOWL ON AND INVOF ARPT.
CNTR PIVOT IRRIGATION SYS ROTATES THRU LS OF RWY 15 APCH DRG IRRIGATION SEASON
FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Lighting notes

REIL RWY 15 & 33; PAPI 15 & 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 PRESET ON MED INTST UNTIL 2400; AFT 0000 TO ACTVT AND INCR INTST - CTAF.

Fuel notes

100LL24-HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL VIA CREDIT CARD SYSTEM.

Other notes

MANAGER(308) 214-0635

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBUB

Answer card

ICAO: KBUB
Name: CRAM FLD
Location: BURWELL, NEBRASKA
Elevation: 2,183.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,183.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 3,900 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: VFR
Current wind: 280° at 16 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 33

CRAM FLD sits in Burwell, Nebraska. The field elevation is 2,183.3 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 3,900 ft long and paved with concrete. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9.

No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise. That puts the light piston pattern at about 3,183.3 ft MSL. Runway 15/33 has runway end identifier lights, PAPI on both ends and medium intensity runway lights. The lights are preset on medium intensity until 2400. After 0000, they activate and increase intensity on CTAF.

There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. 100LL self-serve fuel is available 24 hours by credit card. The published remarks also call out a center pivot irrigation system that can move through the runway 15 approach during irrigation season. Deer and waterfowl are also reported on and near the airport, so keep a sharp scan on arrival and departure. For clearance delivery, contact Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center at 303-651-4257. If you need current local operating details, call the airport manager at (308) 214-0635.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway length at KBUB and can a light jet use it?

KBUB has one runway, 15/33. It is 3,900 ft long. That is the published length, so performance planning matters, especially with Burwell elevation at 2,183.3 ft MSL.

Does KBUB have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KBUB. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any approach changes before you go.

What is the pattern altitude at CRAM FLD?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Is KBUB towered or non-towered?

KBUB is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for local traffic calls. Monitor closely in the pattern.

What fuel is available at KBUB?

24-hour self-service 100LL is available by credit card. There are no on-field FBOs listed in the facts. Verify any other services with the airport operator or the field directly.

Are there any runway hazards at KBUB?

Yes. A center pivot irrigation system can move through the runway 15 approach during irrigation season. Deer and waterfowl are also reported on and near the airport.

What lighting does KBUB have for night operations?

Runway 15/33 has runway end identifier lights, PAPI on both ends and medium intensity runway lights. The lights are preset on medium intensity until 2400. After 0000, they activate and increase intensity on CTAF.

Who should I call for KBUB clearance delivery or airport questions?

For clearance delivery, contact Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center at 303-651-4257. For local airport questions, call the airport manager at (308) 214-0635.

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