Creighton Municipal

6K3 · Creighton, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,653 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,700 ft 13/31
Runways
2
Mag var
5E

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Weather

METAR observed

No weather station at 6K3. Nearby reporting stations: KOFK (35 NM), KYKN (35 NM), KONL (36 NM).

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:04 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:46 AM11:46Z
Sunrise07:14 AM12:14Z
Sunset07:36 PM00:36Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:04 PM01:04Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:04 PM → 06:46 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:36 PM → 06:14 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 035°downwind 305°base 215°final 125°45° entry13183136

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
125° mag · 130° true
Dimensions
3,700 × 60 ft
TPA
2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 305°) on the 45° at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
1,642 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
1,647 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 12.5k.

Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
128.0 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
257.95O'NEILL RCAG (LOW)

Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).

Nearby navigation aids

OFK 114.35 · ONL 113.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OFK · Norfolk VOR/DME 114.35 · 90Y Low r318° / 35.3 NM
ONL · O'Neill VORTAC 113.90 · 86X High r080° / 35.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport

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Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
6K3
Coordinates
42.4713, -97.8847
Elevation
1,653 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
OLU
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/05
Distance from city
1 E

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
DUSK-2300. FOR MIRL RY 13/31 AFT 2300 ACTVT - CTAF. ACTVT PAPI RY 13-31 - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: 2-light PAPI (left) · 31: 2-light PAPI (left).

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
100LL
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CREIGHTON AIRPORT AUTHORITY
PO BOX 188, CREIGHTON, NE
402-358-3343
Manager
ROBERT BORGMANN
P.O. BOX 51, CREIGHTON, NE
(402) 360-2916
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • DUSK-2300. FOR MIRL RY 13/31 AFT 2300 ACTVT - CTAF. ACTVT PAPI RY 13-31 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • SELF SVR CC 24 HR

Contact

  • BOB BORGMANN, SECRETARY, CREIGHTON AIRPORT AUTHORITY.
  • MANAGER HOME PHONE 402-358-3343.

Nearby airports

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About 6K3

Creighton Municipal (6K3) is an airport in Creighton, NE, at 1,653 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 3,700 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 6K3, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 6K3 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 6K3?

Creighton Municipal has 2 runways; the longest is 3,700 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 6K3?

Creighton Municipal is in Creighton, NE, at an elevation of 1,653 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.4713, -97.8847.

More about 6K3

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 6K3 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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