KCEK

VFR

CRETE MUNI

CRETE · NEBRASKA

Elev
1,499.5'
Longest RWY
4,201'17/35
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR07:54Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KCEK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
2,499.5'
MSL · field 1,499.5' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +9 · X/W 2 kt R

METAR & TAF KCEK

KCEK does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KLNK (LINCOLN) · 15.9 NM away. Conditions at KCEK may differ.

METAR · KLNK

Observed 07:54Z

KLNK 280754Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP171 T00670033
Wind
330° @ 9 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
7°C / 3°C
Altimeter
30.03 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
763 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
2 NM E
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZMP · MINNEAPOLIS
NOTAM facility
OLU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JUSTIN HAACK
Address
2429 COUNTY ROAD F, CRETE AVIATION, CRETE NE 68333-0014

Flight service · Hours

FSS OLU
COLUMBUS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • 0800-1800

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF
Approach / Departure

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
330° · 9 kt
RWY 31
310°M
Head/Tail
+9 kt
Crosswind
2 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 310° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 2,500 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
17/35175° / 355°4,201 ftCONCStandard L
13/31Favored130° / 310°3,370 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
17PAPI 2-box left(3°)
35PAPI 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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

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Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 17
KCEK · 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)
HIGH/LOW
Oxygen (bulk)
Not available
Airframe repair
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AMB,AVNCS,INSTR,RNTL

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
Landing fee
No fee published
Customs
Not available
Lighting schedule
SS-SR
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 contact Omaha Approach at 402-682-4395.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LLFor service after hours call 402-314-0887.Show FAA
  • AFor service after hours call 402-314-0887.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 17Runway 17 PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline.Show FAA

Other notes

  • OWNERCity of Crete, Nebraska.Show FAA
  • OWNERBlaine Spanjer is the acting chairman of the advisory board, phone 402-440-3153.Show FAA
  • INSTRLimited basis - student must provide own airplane.Show FAA
  • AVNCSAvionics maintenance service phone number is 402-710-0128.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KCEK

Answer card
ICAO
KCEK
Name
CRETE MUNI
Location
CRETE, NEBRASKA
Elevation
1,499.5 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
2,499.5 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
17/35 · 4,201 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
4
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
330° at 9 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Crete Muni sits in Crete, Nebraska. Field elevation is 1,499.5 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 4,201 ft on runway 17/35, which is concrete. Runway 13/31 is 3,370 ft of turf. There is no control tower. Omaha Approach handles clearance delivery and approach or departure services. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has a magnetic variation of 5°. Crete Fuel is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current service details. After-hours fuel service is listed in the remarks, so verify the current contact number before you go.

One published note matters on final. Runway 17 PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline. That is worth keeping in mind if you are coming in from the south or setting up a stabilized approach. The airport remarks also note limited student use. Students must provide their own airplane. If you need clearance or want current operating details, use the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator or FBO directly. This is a non-towered field with a mix of turf and pavement, so expect local traffic and self-announce on CTAF 122.8.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KCEK and what surface is it?
The longest runway is 17/35 at 4,201 ft. It is concrete.
Does KCEK have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KCEK. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you fly.
What is the pattern altitude at KCEK?
Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston operations, plan on the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KCEK towered or non-towered?
KCEK has no control tower. Use CTAF 122.8 for self-announced traffic calls.
Which FBO is on the field at KCEK?
Crete Fuel is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A Prist. Call the FBO directly for current service details.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KCEK?
For clearance delivery, contact Omaha Approach at 402-682-4395. Omaha Approach also handles the published approach and departure frequencies.
Is there anything special to know about runway 17 at KCEK?
Yes. The published remarks say the Runway 17 PAPI is unusable beyond 8 degrees left of centerline. Plan your visual glide path carefully on final.
Can students use KCEK for training flights?
The published remarks say limited basis. The student must provide their own airplane. Confirm current training use with the airport operator before planning a lesson.

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