KMCK

VFR

MC COOK BEN NELSON RGNL

MC COOK · NEBRASKA

Elev
2,582.9'
Longest RWY
6,450'12/30
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR09:53Z
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Before you fly into KMCK
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,582.9'
MSL · field 2,582.9' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
Calm
No wind component

METAR & TAF KMCK

Current METAR

Observed 09:53Z

KMCK 120953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP172 T00940056
Wind
000° @ 0 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
9°C / 6°C
Altimeter
30.08 inHg
Clouds
CLR
Density alt
2,284 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
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
MCK (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
MR. NATE SCHNEIDER
Address
BOX 1059, MC COOK NE 69001

Flight service · Hours

FSS OLU
COLUMBUS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • DALGT

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

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Calm
RWY 12
123°M
Head/Tail
+0 kt
Crosswind
0 kt L

Pattern entry · RWY 12

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 12 · 123° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,583 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
12/30123° / 303°6,450 ftCONC30 R
04/2238° / 218°4,000 ftCONC04 R
17/35173° / 353°1,330 ftTURF35 R

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
126,448'6,448'5,698'5,698'PAPI 4-box left(3°)MALSR30', tree, 1225' from thr, 475' R of cntrln, slope 34
306,448'6,448'6,448'5,698'VASI 4-box left(3°)
044,000'4,000'4,000'4,000'VASI 2-box left(3°)25', pole, 850' from thr, 100' R of cntrln, slope 26
224,000'4,000'4,000'4,000'VASI 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 KMCK MC COOK BEN NELSON RGNL in MC COOK, NEBRASKA, showing runways 12/30, 04/22, 17/35 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

ILS · 1

RWY 12
LD · CAT I
MCK
110.95
ILS OR LOC/DME RWY 12
KMCK · 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
Major
Power plant repair
Major
Other services
AGRI,AMB,CHTR,INSTR,RNTL,SALES

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

  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA, CTC FSS ON FREQ VIA RCO. IF UNA, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 12; PAPI RWY 12; & VASI RWY 30 - CTAF.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT VASI RY 30 & PAPI RY 12 & MALSR RY 12 - CTAF.

Runway surface & condition

  • 04/22PCR VALUE: 90/R/B/W/T
  • 12/30PCR VALUE: 90/R/B/W/T
  • 17/35RWY 17/35 NOT AVBL FOR PART 121/PART 380 OPS WITH SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 9 PAX SEATS AND NON-SKED PAX CARRYING OPS MORE THAN 30 PAX SEATS.

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 1717/35 THR BDRY MKRS.
  • 12UNUSBL BYD 5 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN AND 8 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN.

Other notes

  • MANAGERCITY MANAGER.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KMCK

Answer card
ICAO
KMCK
Name
MC COOK BEN NELSON RGNL
Location
MC COOK, NEBRASKA
Elevation
2,582.9 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,582.9 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
3
Longest runway
12/30 · 6,450 ft
Published ILS approaches
1
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
000° at 0 kt
Favored runway now

Mc Cook Ben Nelson Rgnl Airport sits in Mc Cook, Nebraska. Field elevation is 2,582.9 ft MSL. The airport has three runways. The longest is runway 12/30 at 6,450 ft. There is no control tower, so plan to self-announce on CTAF 122.8. Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.

Runway 12 has the ILS and the published approach lighting. Runway 12 also has PAPI, while runway 30 has VASI. The field is high enough that density altitude can matter on warm days. Takeoff and climb performance deserve a close look. Runway 12 is also noted as unusable beyond 5 degrees right of centerline and 8 degrees left of centerline. Runway 17/35 is turf and is not available for certain large scheduled passenger operations.

Red Willow Aviation is on the field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. For clearance delivery, the Chart Supplement says to contact Denver ARTCC on frequency. If that is not available, use Flight Service via RCO or call Denver ARTCC directly. The airport manager is the city manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is the pattern altitude at KMCK?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use 1,000 ft AGL for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KMCK have an ILS approach?
Yes. Runway 12 has one ILS approach.
What is the longest runway at KMCK?
Runway 12/30 is the longest runway at 6,450 ft. It is concrete.
Is KMCK towered or non-towered?
KMCK has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which FBO is on the field at KMCK?
Red Willow Aviation is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (308) 345-2886 for current services.
What runway lighting is available at KMCK?
Runway 12 has medium intensity approach lighting with runway alignment indicator lights. Runway 12 also has PAPI. Runway 30 has VASI.
Is runway 17/35 usable for all aircraft at KMCK?
No. The published remarks say runway 17/35 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations with scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 9 passenger seats. It is also not available for non-scheduled passenger carrying operations of more than 30 passenger seats.
What should I know about flying into KMCK on a warm day?
The field elevation is 2,582.9 ft MSL. Density altitude can become a factor on hot days, so check performance carefully before departure and landing.

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