Folkerts Airport Private

9NE2 · Carleton, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,610 ft MSL
Longest runway
2,340 ft 17/35
Runway
1
Mag var
7E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:12 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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Sunrise06:31 AM11:31Z
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Loggable night (§1.1)
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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 073°downwind 343°base 253°final 163°45° entry1735

RWY 17LEFT traffic

Heading
163° mag · 170° true
Dimensions
2,340 × 80 ft
TPA
2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Turf

Enter the left downwind (heading 343°) on the 45° at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 17
Approach obstacle
Road, 300 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

TKO 109.80
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TKO · Mankato TACAN 109.80 · 35X r030° / 38.2 NM

Charts & procedures

No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for 9NE2 — open it on the VFR sectional →

Airport info

Airport information

FAA LID
9NE2
Coordinates
40.2917, -97.7225
Elevation
1,610 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Private
Status
Closed indefinitely
Control tower
No
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
Attendance
ALL ALL
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Distance from city
3 SW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CLARENCE C. FOLKERTS
5441 ROAD W, CARLETON, NE
02SEP90
Manager
CLARENCE C. FOLKERTS
5441 ROAD W, CARLETON, NE
402-364-2566
Remarks FAA · 1 notes

General

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

Nearby airports

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About 9NE2

Folkerts Airport (9NE2) is an airport in Carleton, NE, at 1,610 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,340 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for 9NE2, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does 9NE2 have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at 9NE2?

Folkerts Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,340 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is 9NE2?

Folkerts Airport is in Carleton, NE, at an elevation of 1,610 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.2917, -97.7225.

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