KLXN JIM KELLY FLD Airport Guide

Before you fly into KLXN

Conditions

MVFR

Marginal · IFR-rated preferred

Airport

Non-towered

Self-announce on CTAF

Pattern alt

3,412.6'

MSL · field 2,412.6' + 1,000 AGL

Favored RWY

RWY 01

H/W +15 · X/W 2 kt L

METAR & TAF KLXN

Current METAR

Observed 02:35Z

KLXN 280235Z AUTO 01015G20KT 10SM OVC030 08/01 A3004 RMK AO2 T00750010

Wind: 010° @ 15G20 kt
Visibility: 10 SM
Temp / Dew: 8°C / 1°C
Altimeter: 30.04 inHg
Clouds: OVC
Density alt: 2,003 ft
Ceiling: 3,000 ft AGL
Rules: MVFR

KLXN does not issue a TAF.

Showing the forecast from the nearest station: KEAR (KEARNEY RGNL) · 35.2 NM away. Conditions at KLXN may differ.

Forecast · TAF

Valid 28 00:00Z–29 00:00Z

TAF KEAR 272320Z 2800/2824 33018G25KT P6SM OVC040 FM280200 34015KT P6SM BKN025 FM280700 34009KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 2809/2815 5SM -SHRA OVC025 FM281500 04007KT 6SM -SHRA OVC030 FM282200 34006KT P6SM OVC035

BASEVFR

28 00:00Z–28 02:00Z

Wind: 330° at 18 kt gusting 25 kt
Visibility: ≥ 6 SM
Sky: Overcast 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: 2 NM NW
VFR sectional: OMAHA
ARTCC: ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility: LXN (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name: NATHAN MASTEN
Phone: 308-324-8770
Address: 1501 NORTH AIRPORT ROAD, LEXINGTON NE 68850-3471

Flight service · Hours

FSS OLU: COLUMBUS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance: MON-FRI · 0800-1700
SAT · 0800-1200

Frequencies

Tap any row to copy the frequency to your clipboard.

Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway

010° · 15 kt

See full METAR & TAF

RWY 01

011°M

Head/Tail

+15 kt

Crosswind

2 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 01

LEFT TRAFFIC

Runway	Heading (°M)	Length	Surface	Traffic
14/32	136° / 316°	5,489 ft	CONC	Standard L
01/19Favored	11° / 191°	3,200 ft	TURF	Standard L

Runway end performance

End	TORA	TODA	ASDA	LDA	VGSI	Approach lights	Obstruction
14	—	—	—	—	PAPI 2-box left(3°)	—	—
32	—	—	—	—	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 live satellite imagery. Not for navigation.

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14

KLXN · IAP

RNAV (GPS) RWY 14

KLXN · 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: 100LLA+
Oxygen (bottled): Not available
Oxygen (bulk): Not available
Airframe repair: Major
Power plant repair: Major
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: Yes
Segmented circle: No

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·46.4 nm

Cheapest Jet ANearby

$5.96

KCZD·Mid-State Aviation·11.4 nm

FBO	100LL	Jet A	Amenities
Lexington Airport Autority 123.000(308) 324-8770 WebsiteIndependent4d ago	$5.25	—

Lexington Airport Autority
123.000(308) 324-8770
100LL
$5.25
Jet A
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Cheaper nearby (within 50 nm)

100LL$4.95at0F4Loup City Municipal Airport46.4 nmsave $0.30
Jet A$5.96atKCZDMid-State Aviation11.4 nm

Airport notes

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

General notes

For clearance delivery contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.Show FAA
Runway 01/19 is not plowed during winter months.Show FAA

Lighting notes

Runway 14/32 has REIL, medium intensity runway lighting, and PAPI on both runways activated on CTAF.Show FAA

Fuel notes

A+Self-service fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

19Crops may be cataloged obstacles during the growing season in the approach.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KLXN

Answer card

ICAO: KLXN
Name: JIM KELLY FLD
Location: LEXINGTON, NEBRASKA
Elevation: 2,412.6 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude: 3,412.6 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower: Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways: 2
Longest runway: 14/32 · 5,489 ft
Published ILS approaches: 0
Published frequencies: 2
Magnetic variation: 7°
Current flight rules: MVFR
Current wind: 010° at 15 kt
Favored runway now: RWY 01

JIM KELLY FLD sits in Lexington, Nebraska. Field elevation is 2,412.6 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 14/32 at 5,489 ft on concrete. Runway 01/19 is 3,200 ft on turf. There is no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 123.0. No ILS approaches are published, so plan with that in mind if the weather is moving in.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Lexington Airport Autority. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card. Runway 14/32 has REIL, medium intensity runway lighting and PAPI on both runways. The lights are activated on CTAF.

For a first-time arrival, the big things are the field elevation and the runway setup. Density altitude can matter here in warm weather. Runway 01/19 is not plowed during winter months. Crops may also show up as obstacles in the approach during the growing season. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257 before departure if you need IFR release or other coordination.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KLXN?

The longest runway is 14/32 at 5,489 ft. It is concrete, which is the better choice if you want the longer landing distance and more predictable braking.

Does KLXN have an ILS approach?

No ILS approaches are published at KLXN. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement before you go if you need the latest approach picture.

What is the pattern altitude at KLXN?

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

Is KLXN towered?

No. KLXN is a non-towered airport. Use CTAF 123.0 for self-announced position reports and traffic calls.

Which runway should I plan on at KLXN at night?

Runway 14/32 has REIL, medium intensity runway lighting and PAPI on both runways. The lights are activated on CTAF. Brief yourself on that before arrival.

What fuel is available at KLXN?

The on-field FBO is Lexington Airport Autority. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Self-serve fuel is available 24 hours with a credit card.

Are there winter or seasonal runway issues at KLXN?

Yes. Runway 01/19 is not plowed during winter months. If conditions are marginal, verify runway availability with the airport operator before you launch.

Are there obstacles or approach concerns at KLXN?

Crops may be cataloged obstacles during the growing season in the approach. That matters most on short final. Keep a close eye on your stabilized approach and current field conditions.

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