KRBE

VFR

ROCK COUNTY

BASSETT · NEBRASKA

Elev
2,349.4'
Longest RWY
4,698'13/31
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR20:15Z
Satellite top-down sketch of KRBE ROCK COUNTY showing runway layout — runways 13/31, 02/20
Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KRBE
Conditions
VFR
Good for visual flying
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,349.4'
MSL · field 2,349.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 31
H/W +15 · X/W 0 kt

METAR & TAF KRBE

KRBE does not publish a METAR.

Showing the nearest reporting station: KANW (AINSWORTH RGNL) · 18.7 NM away. Conditions at KRBE may differ.

METAR · KANW

Observed 20:15Z

KANW 112015Z AUTO 32015G28KT 10SM SCT065 22/05 A2993 RMK AO2 T02200050
Wind
320° @ 15G28 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
22°C / 5°C
Altimeter
29.93 inHg
Clouds
SCT
Density alt
3,741 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 SW
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
OLU (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
BERNIE HART
Address
504 S. STATE STREET, BASSETT NE 68714-5046

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
320° · 15 kt
RWY 31
313°M
Head/Tail
+15 kt
Crosswind
0 kt

Pattern entry · RWY 31

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 31 · 313° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,349 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
13/31Favored133° / 313°4,698 ftCONCStandard L
02/2027° / 207°2,202 ftTURFStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
13PAPI 2-box left(3°)
31PAPI 2-box left(3°)4', fence, 200' from thr, 250' R of cntrln, slope 0

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 KRBE ROCK COUNTY in BASSETT, NEBRASKA, showing runways 13/31, 02/20 drawn to scale over Esri World Imagery

Approaches & charts

RNAV (GPS) RWY 13
KRBE · 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
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • DEER ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • (E81) <TURNOFF LGTS ONLY.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Lighting notes

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 13/31 & PAPI RYS 13 & 31 - CTAF.

Fuel notes

  • 100LL24 HR CREDIT CARD

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 13RWY 31 CLNC SLOPE ON CTRLN 50:1.
  • 13FENCE PARLS RWY CTRLN; 250 FT LEFT TO 400 FT PAST RWY END.

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KRBE

Answer card
ICAO
KRBE
Name
ROCK COUNTY
Location
BASSETT, NEBRASKA
Elevation
2,349.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,349.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
2
Longest runway
13/31 · 4,698 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
VFR
Current wind
320° at 15 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 31

Rock County Airport (KRBE) sits near Bassett, Nebraska. Field elevation is 2,349.4 ft MSL. The airport has two runways. The longest is 13/31 at 4,698 ft on concrete. Runway 02/20 is 2,202 ft on turf. There is no control tower. CTAF is 122.9. No ILS approaches are published.

Pattern altitude is not published. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement or local procedures say otherwise. Rock County Airport carries 100LL through the on-field FBO, Rock County Airport. Fuel is available 24 hours by credit card. The FBO phone is (402) 684-3436.

For a first-time arrival, watch the runway environment closely. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Runway 31 has a centerline clearance slope note. A fence also parallels the runway centerline near runway 13. Medium intensity runway lights are active on 13/31. PAPI is published for runways 13 and 31. For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257. If you need current noise, curfew, or local operating details, check the current FAA Chart Supplement or call the airport operator before you go.

Frequently asked questions

What is the longest runway at KRBE and what surface is it?
The longest runway at KRBE is 13/31 at 4,698 ft. It is concrete.
Does Rock County Airport have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published for KRBE. Check the current FAA Chart Supplement for any updated approach information before departure.
What is the pattern altitude at KRBE?
Pattern altitude is not published for KRBE. For light piston traffic, use the standard 1,000 ft AGL unless the current FAA Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Is KRBE towered?
No. KRBE is non-towered. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic calls.
Which runway has lights and PAPI at KRBE?
Runway 13/31 has medium intensity runway lights. PAPI is published on runways 13 and 31.
What fuel is available at Rock County Airport?
The on-field FBO is Rock County Airport. It carries 100LL. Fuel is available 24 hours by credit card.
Are there any runway hazards or obstructions at KRBE?
Yes. Deer are reported on and near the airport. Runway 31 has a centerline clearance slope note. A fence parallels the runway centerline near runway 13.
Who do I call for clearance delivery at KRBE?
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257. If you need local operating details, call the airport operator or the FBO directly by phone.

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