KTIF

MVFR

THOMAS COUNTY

THEDFORD · NEBRASKA

Elev
2,925.4'
Longest RWY
4,402'11/29
Tower
None
Status
Uncontrolled
Now--Z· METAR01:15Z
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Runways rendered from FAA survey · not for navExpand →
Before you fly into KTIF
Conditions
MVFR
Marginal · IFR-rated preferred
Airport
Non-towered
Self-announce on CTAF
Pattern alt
3,925.4'
MSL · field 2,925.4' + 1,000 AGL
Favored RWY
RWY 29
H/W +5 · X/W 10 kt R

METAR & TAF KTIF

Current METAR

Observed 01:15Z

KTIF 280115Z AUTO 36011G14KT 10SM OVC019 05/02 A3002 RMK AO2 T00480015
Wind
360° @ 11G14 kt
Visibility
10 SM
Temp / Dew
5°C / 2°C
Altimeter
30.02 inHg
Clouds
OVC
Density alt
2,303 ft
Ceiling
1,900 ft AGL
Rules
MVFR

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
1 NM S
VFR sectional
OMAHA
ARTCC
ZDV · DENVER
NOTAM facility
TIF (NOTAM-D)

Airport manager

Name
JACK JOHNSTON
Address
P.O. BOX 22, THEDFORD NE 69166-0022

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
360° · 11 kt
RWY 29
290°M
Head/Tail
+5 kt
Crosswind
10 kt R

Pattern entry · RWY 29

LEFT TRAFFIC
CrosswindCrosswindDownwindDownwindBaseBaseFinalFinal45° entry45° entryRWY 29 · 290° · LEFT TRAFFICPattern 3,925 ft MSL
RunwayHeading (°M)LengthSurfaceTraffic
11/29Favored110° / 290°4,402 ftCONCStandard L

Runway end performance

EndTORATODAASDALDAVGSIApproach lightsObstruction
11PAPI 2-box left(3°)
29PAPI 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 11
KTIF · 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

Ramp & ground

Transient storage
  • Tie-down
  • Hangar
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.

Airport notes

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

General notes

  • A courtesy van is available.Show FAA
  • For clearance delivery contact Denver Air Route Traffic Control Center at 303-651-4257.Show FAA

Lighting notes

  • Runway end identifier lights are activated on runways 11 and 29. Precision approach path indicators are installed on runways 11 and 29. Medium intensity runway lights are installed on runway 11/29 and are controlled by the common traffic advisory frequency.Show FAA

Fuel notes

  • 100LL100LL fuel is available 24 hours a day via credit card.Show FAA

Approach & departure obstructions

  • 11Approach slope is 23 to 1 due to a hill 18 feet above and 628 feet from the runway end with a 281 feet right offset.Show FAA

Other notes

  • Maintained clearances provide a 20 to 1 approach slope and a 7 to 1 transitional surface clearance.Show FAA
  • For hangar availability call 308-645-9016.Show FAA
  • OWNERChairman of Thomas County Airport Authority cell phone number is 308-645-9016.Show FAA

VFR map & nearby airports

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

Key facts · KTIF

Answer card
ICAO
KTIF
Name
THOMAS COUNTY
Location
THEDFORD, NEBRASKA
Elevation
2,925.4 ft MSL
Traffic pattern altitude
3,925.4 ft MSL (1,000 AGL)
Control tower
Non-towered (use CTAF)
Total runways
1
Longest runway
11/29 · 4,402 ft
Published ILS approaches
0
Published frequencies
1
Magnetic variation
Current flight rules
MVFR
Current wind
360° at 11 kt
Favored runway now
RWY 29

Thomas County Airport sits in Thedford, Nebraska. Field elevation is 2,925.4 ft MSL. The airport has one runway. Runway 11/29 is 4,402 ft long with a concrete surface. There is no control tower, so CTAF is 122.9 for traffic work. No ILS approaches are published here.

Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston operations unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise. The field has runway end identifier lights, PAPI on both ends and medium intensity runway lights that are controlled by CTAF. 100LL is available 24 hours a day by credit card. The on-field FBO is Thomas County Airport. It carries AVGAS_100LL and JET_A_PRIST. Call the FBO at (308) 645-2233 for current service details.

This is a high-elevation field, so performance planning matters. The published remarks also note an obstruction issue on the 11 end. The approach slope there is affected by a hill near the runway end. Check the current Chart Supplement before you go. Clearance delivery is handled through Denver Center. A courtesy van is available. If you need hangar space, call the airport contact before arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What is the field elevation at KTIF?
Field elevation is 2,925.4 ft MSL. That matters for takeoff and landing performance, especially on warm days.
What runway does Thomas County Airport use?
KTIF has one runway, 11/29. It is 4,402 ft long with a concrete surface.
Is there a tower at KTIF?
No tower is published for KTIF. Use CTAF 122.9 for self-announce traffic.
Does KTIF have an ILS approach?
No ILS approaches are published. Check the current Chart Supplement for the latest approach options before flight.
What is the pattern altitude at KTIF?
Pattern altitude is not published. Use the standard 1,000 ft AGL pattern for light piston aircraft unless the current Chart Supplement says otherwise.
Which FBO is on the field at KTIF?
Thomas County Airport is the on-field FBO. It carries AVGAS_100LL and JET_A_PRIST. Call (308) 645-2233 for current service details.
Is 100LL available after hours at KTIF?
Yes. The published remarks say 100LL is available 24 hours a day via credit card. Verify current access details with the FBO if you are planning a late arrival.
Are there any runway lighting or obstacle issues at KTIF?
Runway 11/29 has end identifier lights, PAPI and medium intensity lighting controlled by CTAF. The published remarks also note a hill near the 11 end that affects the approach slope. Review the current Chart Supplement before landing.

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