KBVN Albion Muni Airport

Before you fly into KBVN

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

2,806.4'

MSL · field 1,806.4' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 33

H/W +9 · X/W 1 kt L

METAR & TAF KBVN

Current METAR

Observed 04:15Z

KBVN 280415Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM BKN021 BKN028 OVC038 07/03 A3002 RMK AO2 T00650030

Wind: 330° @ 9 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 7°C / 3°C
Altimeter: 30.02 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 1,156 ft
Ceiling: 2,100 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

KBVN does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KOFK (NORFOLK RGNL/KARL STEFAN MEML FLD) · 31.8 NM away. Conditions at KBVN may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 04:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KOFK 280423Z 2804/2824 32013KT P6SM FEW019 SCT030 OVC040 FM280600 31009KT P6SM BKN100 FM281200 36005KT P6SM OVC100 FM281700 32005KT P6SM -RA OVC050 FM282100 30006KT P6SM OVC050

BASEVFR

28 04:00Z–28 06:00Z

Wind: 320° at 13 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 4,000 ft, Scattered 3,000 ft, Few clouds 1,900 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: 3 NM NW
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility: BVN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: BOB SANDMAN
Phone: 402-741-1290
Address: P.O. BOX 3, ALBION NE 68620-0003

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

330° · 9 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 33

328°M

Head/Tail

+9 kt

Crosswind

1 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 33

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
15/33Favored	148° / 328°	3,700 ft	CONC	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
15	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	66', tree, 1022' from thr, 356' R of cntrln, slope 12
33	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	30', tree, 766' from thr, 252' R of cntrln, slope 18

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.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15

KBVN · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 15

KBVN · 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

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

$4.95

0F4·Loup City Municipal Airport·49.7 nm

Cheapest Jet A

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Not published

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Albion Municipal Airport 0.000(402) 395-2001Independent18d ago	$5.50	—	—

Albion Municipal Airport
0.000(402) 395-2001
—
100LL
$5.50
Jet A
—

Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.95at0F4Loup City Municipal Airport49.7 nmsave $0.55

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Medium intensity runway lights for runway 15/33 are activated by CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

100LLSelf-service fuel is available 24 hours via credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

15Runway 15 approach has a tree 42 feet above the runway, 882 feet from the runway end, 310 feet right, creating a 16 to 1 slope.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KBVN

Answer card

ICAO: KBVN
Name: ALBION MUNI
Location: ALBION, NEBRASKA
Elevation: 1,806.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 2,806.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 1
Longest runway: 15/33 · 3,700 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 1
Magnetic variation: 6°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 330° at 9 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 33

Albion Muni is in Albion, Nebraska. The field elevation is 1,806.4 ft MSL. It has one runway, 15/33, which is 3,700 ft long. There is no control tower. No ILS approaches are published here. Pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

The on-field FBO is Albion Municipal Airport. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours by credit card. Runway 15/33 has medium intensity lights that are activated by CTAF. Runway 15 also has a published tree obstruction on short final. It sits 42 ft above runway level, 882 ft from the runway end, 310 ft right of centerline. That is worth checking before you plan a straight-in or a low approach.

This is a non-towered field, so listen early on CTAF 122.9 and build a solid traffic picture. For clearance delivery, contact Minneapolis ARTCC at the published phone number. The runway is concrete. With one runway and no published ILS, weather and wind will drive the runway choice. If you are new to the airport, brief the obstacle on 15, confirm lighting activation and verify current procedures in the FAA Chart Supplement before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the runway at KBVN and how long is it?

KBVN has one runway, 15/33. It is 3,700 ft long and the surface is concrete.

Does Albion Muni have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published for KBVN. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before departure.

Is KBVN towered or non-towered?

KBVN has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.9 and standard non-towered traffic procedures.

What is the pattern altitude at KBVN?

Pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston traffic unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Which FBO is on the field at KBVN?

Albion Municipal Airport is listed as the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS 100LL. Call (402) 395-2001 for current service details.

Is self-serve 100LL available at KBVN?

Yes. Published remarks say self-serve fuel is available 24 hours by credit card.

What should I know about runway 15 at KBVN?

Runway 15 has a published tree obstruction on approach. The tree is 42 ft above runway level, 882 ft from the runway end, 310 ft right of centerline.

How do I get a clearance at KBVN?

Published remarks say to contact Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588 for clearance delivery. Verify current procedures before you fly.

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