KOGA

VFR

SEARLE FLD

OGALLALA · NEBRASKA

Elev
3,279.3'
Longest RWY
5,102'08/26
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR22:35Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KOGA
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
4,279.3'
MSL · field 3,279.3' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +10 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF KOGA

Current METAR

Observed 22:35Z

KOGA 272235Z AUTO 01014G22KT 10SM SCT038 10/00 A2994 RMK AO2 T01010002
Wind
010° @ 14G22 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
10°C / 0°C
Altimeter
29.94 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
3,442 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 W
VFR sectional
CHEYENNE
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
OGA (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
KEVIN WILKINS
Address
411 E 2ND STREET, OGALLALA NE 69153-2631

Flight service · Hours

FSS OLU
COLUMBUS1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
  • MON-FRI · 0730-1630

Frequencies

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Advisory / CTAF

Runways & pattern

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Runway & wind

tap a runway
010° · 14 kt
RWY 31
317°M
Head/Tail
+10 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 317° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 4,279 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
08/2683° / 263°5,102 ftCONCStandard L
13/31Favored137° / 317°3,700 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
08PAPI 2-box left(3°)
26PAPI 2-box left(3°)
13VASI 4-box left(3.5°)30', road, 670' from thr, 320' R of cntrln, slope 15
31PAPI 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 08
KOGA · 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 pressure
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
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, if unable to contact on the Flight Service Station frequency, contact Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • The Precision Approach Path Indicator is active on runways 08, 26, and 31. The Visual Approach Slope Indicator is active on runway 13. Medium intensity runway lights are on runways 13/31 and 08/26. All lighting is controlled by the Common Traffic Advisory Frequency.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 08Runway 08 is a calm wind runway.Show FAA
  • 08Runway 08 has an unlighted center pivot irrigation system that rotates through the approach during irrigation season.Show FAA

Other notes

  • 1The airport attendant is Mike Candy, reachable at 308-289-4954. For attendant service after hours, call 308-284-4447.Show FAA
  • MANAGERThe airport manager can be contacted at KEVIN.WILKINS@OGALLALA-NE.GOV.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KOGA

Answer card
ICAO
KOGA
Name
SEARLE FLD
Location
OGALLALA, NEBRASKA
Elevation
3,279.3 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
4,279.3 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
08/26 · 5,102 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
2
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
010° at 14 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Searle Fld is in Ogallala, Nebraska. The field elevation is 3,279.3 ft MSL. It has two concrete runways. The longest is runway 08/26 at 5,102 ft. There is no control tower, so plan for CTAF self-announce work on 122.8.

No ILS approaches are published here. The pattern altitude is not published, so use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The on-field FBO is Searle Field. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call ahead at (308) 284-3848 if you need current service details.

A few operational notes matter here. Runway 08 is listed as the calm wind runway. Runway 08 also has an unlighted center pivot irrigation system that can rotate through the approach during irrigation season. Lighting is available on both runways. PAPI is active on 08, 26 and 31. VASI is active on 13. Medium intensity runway lights are on 08/26 and 13/31. All lighting is controlled by the CTAF. If you need clearance delivery help and cannot reach Flight Service, the published remark points pilots to Denver Center. This is a good field for a careful brief before arrival, especially if you are planning a night or low-visibility stop.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KOGA Searle Fld?
The longest runway is 08/26. It is 5,102 ft long and has a concrete surface.
What is the pattern altitude at KOGA?
The pattern altitude is not published in the facts. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Does KOGA have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KOGA. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach list before you go.
Is KOGA towered or non-towered?
KOGA has no control tower. CTAF and UNICOM are both 122.8.
Which runway should I expect to use in calm winds at KOGA?
Runway 08 is published as the calm wind runway. That still means you should check the wind and runway lighting before arrival.
What FBO is on the field at KOGA?
Searle Field is the on-field FBO. It carries 100LL and Jet A. Call (308) 284-3848 for current service details.
Are the runway lights and approach lights available at KOGA?
Medium intensity runway lights are on both runways. PAPI is active on 08, 26 and 31. VASI is active on 13. All lighting is controlled by the CTAF.
Is there anything on the approach to runway 08 I should watch for?
Yes. Runway 08 has an unlighted center pivot irrigation system that can rotate through the approach during irrigation season. Brief that leg carefully, especially at night or in reduced visibility.

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