Rusty Crankshaft Private

2NE3 · Hickman, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,295 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,000 ft 18/36
Runway
1

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 2NE3. Nearby reporting stations: KCEK (14 NM), KLNK (16 NM), KBIE (19 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:58 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:42 AM11:42Z
Sunrise07:10 AM12:10Z
Sunset07:31 PM00:31Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:58 PM00:58Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:58 PM → 06:42 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:31 PM → 06:10 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNxw 090°downwind 000°base 270°final 180°45° entry1836

RWY 18LEFT traffic

Heading
180° true
Dimensions
2,000 × 75 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 000°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 18

Condition: Good.

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

Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).

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

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Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

BIE 110.60 · LNK 116.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BIE · Beatrice VOR 110.60 Terminal r011° / 19.3 NM
LNK · Lincoln VORTAC 116.10 · 108X High r155° / 19.8 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 2NE3 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
2NE3
Coordinates
40.6063, -96.6213
Elevation
1,295 ft MSL
Airport use
Private
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
UNATT
Segmented circle
No
Activated
2015/12
Distance from city
2 SE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CHRISTOPHER D. FARABEE
21000 S. 68TH, HICKMAN, NE
402-792-2612
Manager
CHRISTOPHER D. FARABEE
21000 S. 68TH, HICKMAN, NE
402-792-2612
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC OMAHA APCH AT 402-682-4395.

Nearby airports

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About 2NE3

Rusty Crankshaft (2NE3) is an airport in Hickman, NE, at 1,295 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 2NE3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 2NE3 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 2NE3?

Rusty Crankshaft has 1 runway; the longest is 2,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 2NE3?

Rusty Crankshaft is in Hickman, NE, at an elevation of 1,295 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.6063, -96.6213.

More about 2NE3

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open 2NE3 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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