Mc Connell Field Airport Private

04NE · Sarben, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
3,035 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,500 ft N/S
Runway
1
Mag var
9E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:29 PM
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 261°downwind 171°base 081°final 351°45° entryNS

RWY NLEFT traffic

Heading
351° mag · 000° true
Dimensions
2,500 × 100 ft
TPA
4,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 171°) on the 45° at 4,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY N
Approach obstacle
Hills, 200 ft, 1,000 ft from threshold

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

SAE 110.20 · LBF 117.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SAE · Searle VOR/DME 110.20 · 39X Terminal r076° / 21.7 NM
LBF · North Platte VOR/DME 117.40 · 121X High r274° / 25.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 04NE — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
04NE
Coordinates
41.1600, -101.2990
Elevation
3,035 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
Sectional chart
CHEYENNE
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
IREG
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1979/03
Distance from city
1 ESE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
MARK MC CONNELL
PO BOX 126, PAXTON, NE
308-239-4318
Manager
MARK MC CONNELL
PO BOX 126, PAXTON, NE
308-239-4318
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • (A89) NEBRASKA ONLY.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

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About 04NE

Mc Connell Field Airport (04NE) is an airport in Sarben, NE, at 3,035 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 04NE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 04NE have a control tower?

No. Mc Connell Field Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.

What is the longest runway at 04NE?

Mc Connell Field Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 04NE?

Mc Connell Field Airport is in Sarben, NE, at an elevation of 3,035 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.1600, -101.2990.

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