Ainsworth Regional Airport

ANW · KANW · Ainsworth, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,589 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,824 ft 17/35
Runways
2
Mag var
6E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:28 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:03 AM11:03Z
Sunrise06:35 AM11:35Z
Sunset08:57 PM01:57Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:28 PM02:28Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:28 PM → 06:03 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:57 PM → 05:35 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 038°downwind 308°base 218°final 128°45° entry13173135

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
128° mag · 134° true
Dimensions
5,501 × 75 ft
TPA
3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 308°) on the 45° at 3,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
2,587 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
50 ft
TDZ elevation
2,587 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: High. Weight bearing: Single wheel 24k, Double wheel 36k.

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

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

“Ainsworth”
ASOS/AWOS
118.325

Taxi & takeoff

“Ainsworth”
CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
122.4 127.95 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.2AINSWORTH RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

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

Nearby navigation aids

ANW 112.70
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
ANW · Ainsworth VOR/DME 112.70 · 74X Low r337° / 0.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KANW / ANW
Coordinates
42.5792, -99.9930
Elevation
2,589 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
6E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.325 · ☎ 402-387-2329
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.4 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Columbus Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
ANW
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1944/12
Distance from city
6 NW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 17 & 35; REIL RWY 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 31, 17 & 35 & HIRL 13/31 & RWY 17/35 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 13: 2-light PAPI (left) · 31: 2-light PAPI (left) · 17: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 35: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR.

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, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
AINSWORTH ARPT AUTH
PO BOX 84, AINSWORTH, NE
402-387-1491
Manager
LANCE SCHIPPOREIT
PO BOX 84, AINSWORTH, NE
402-387-1491
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • HELIPAD FOR REFUELING ONLY. NOT AVBL FOR INST APCHS.
  • SEASONAL MIGRATORY WATERFOWL ON & INVOF ARPT.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC ON FREQ. IF UNA, CTC FSS ON FREQ VIA RCO. IF UNA, CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 17 & 35; REIL RWY 31; PAPI RWY 13 & 31, 17 & 35 & HIRL 13/31 & RWY 17/35 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • 24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL VIA CREDIT CARD SYSTEM.

Obstructions

  • BERM IS ACTUALLY 4.5 FT; WHICH GIVES THE 32:1 OBSTN CLNC SLOPE.

Contact

  • AMGR HOME PHONE 402-387-1255/1-800-303-1491. ON CALL.
  • ARPT MGR.
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About KANW

Ainsworth Regional Airport (ANW · KANW) is an airport in Ainsworth, NE, at 2,589 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 6,824 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KANW, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KANW have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KANW?

Ainsworth Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 6,824 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KANW?

Ainsworth Regional Airport is in Ainsworth, NE, at an elevation of 2,589 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.5792, -99.9930.

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