Wells Private

3NE3 · Holdrege, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,275 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,500 ft N/S
Runway
1
Mag var
8E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 3NE3. Nearby reporting stations: KHDE (3 NM), KEAR (20 NM), KLXN (27 NM).

TAF forecast

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Sun & FAA night2026-11-02 · night begins 06:01 PM
EventLocal (CST)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:40 AM12:40Z
Sunrise07:08 AM13:08Z
Sunset05:33 PM23:33Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
06:01 PM00:01Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
06:01 PM → 06:40 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
06:33 PM → 06:08 AM

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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 270°downwind 180°base 090°final 000°45° entryNS

RWY NLEFT traffic

Heading
000° mag · 008° true
Dimensions
2,500 × 100 ft
TPA
3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 3,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

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

Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for 3NE3 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the 3NE3 kneeboard →

Comms & NavAids

Nearby navigation aids

EAR 111.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
EAR · Kearney VOR 111.20 Low r221° / 19.6 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 3NE3 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
3NE3
Coordinates
40.5000, -99.3170
Elevation
2,275 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
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
1965/02
Distance from city
5 NE
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
NICHOLAS WELLS
11730 737 RD, HOLDREDGE, NE
308-991-9544
Manager
NICHOLAS WELLS
11730 737 RD, HOLDREDGE, NE
308-991-9544
Remarks FAA · 2 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.
  • DURG SUMMER MONTHS PIVOT WILL X S SIDE OF RWY.

Nearby airports

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Also nearby: NE30 Olson Field (private) (6 NM) · NE29 Cavanaugh (private) (14 NM) · 0V3 Pioneer Village Field (17 NM) · NE21 Clyde Airfield (private) (18 NM) · 43NE Onion Crest Airpark (private) (18 NM)

About 3NE3

Wells (3NE3) is an airport in Holdrege, NE, at 2,275 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 3NE3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 3NE3 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 3NE3?

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

Where is 3NE3?

Wells is in Holdrege, NE, at an elevation of 2,275 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5000, -99.3170.

More about 3NE3

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 3NE3 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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