Univ. of Ne Medical Center Heliport HeliportPrivate
61NE · Omaha, NE · Non-towered
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:04 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:54 AM | 10:54Z |
| Sunrise | 06:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:34 PM | 01:34Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:04 PM | 02:04Z |
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 45 ft | |
| H2/ | 45 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Taxi & takeoff
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
OFF 111.70 · OVR 116.30 · SCB 111.00 · +1
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFF · Offutt | TACAN | 111.70 · 54X | — | r335° / 9 NM |
| OVR · Omaha | VORTAC | 116.30 · 110X | High | r288° / 12.1 NM |
| SCB · Scribner | VOR/DME | 111.00 · 47X | Terminal | r119° / 36 NM |
| LNK · Lincoln | VORTAC | 116.10 · 108X | High | r051° / 39.9 NM |
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Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 61NE — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- 61NE
- Coordinates
- 41.2550, -95.9786
- Elevation
- 1,160 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green-yellow (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- Activated
- 1983/06
- Distance from city
- 0 N
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green-yellow · SS-SR
FAA night windows (civil twilight, loggable night §1.1, currency §61.57) are under Sun & FAA night in the Weather section.
Services fuel · repairs · oxygen · attendance
- Fuel available
- Jet A
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 7 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC OMAHA APCH AT 402-682-4395.
Runways
- ROOFTOP.
- ROOFTOP.
Lighting
- ACTVT PERIMETER LGTS - 123.050.
- AND FLOOD LGTS.
- AND FLOOD LGTS.
Obstructions
- BLDGS SURROUND PAD; PLINE WEST
Nearby airports
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About 61NE
Univ. of Ne Medical Center Heliport (61NE) is a heliport in Omaha, NE, at 1,160 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 45 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 61NE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does 61NE have a control tower?
No. Univ. of Ne Medical Center Heliport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at 61NE?
Univ. of Ne Medical Center Heliport has 2 runways; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is 61NE?
Univ. of Ne Medical Center Heliport is in Omaha, NE, at an elevation of 1,160 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.2550, -95.9786.
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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 61NE 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.