Beatrice Municipal

BIE · KBIE · Beatrice, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
1,324 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,602 ft 18/36
Runways
2
Mag var
4E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:58 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:43 AM11:43Z
Sunrise07:10 AM12:10Z
Sunset07:31 PM00:31Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:58 PM00:58Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:58 PM → 06:43 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:31 PM → 06:10 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 049°downwind 319°base 229°final 139°45° entry14183236

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
139° mag · 143° true
Dimensions
4,401 × 75 ft
TPA
2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 319°) on the 45° at 2,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
1,319 ft
Markings
nonprecision
TDZ elevation
1,319 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 35k, Double wheel 45.5k.

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

ASOS/AWOS
125.325

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
126.4 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
317.7MARYSVILLE RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

BIE 110.60 · LNK 116.10
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
BIE · Beatrice VOR 110.60 Terminal r100° / 0 NM
LNK · Lincoln VORTAC 116.10 · 108X High r172° / 37.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Minimums

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KBIE / BIE
Coordinates
40.3013, -96.7541
Elevation
1,324 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
4E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 125.325 · ☎ 402-228-3229
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
BIE
Attendance
ALL 0700-1900
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1941/03
Distance from city
3 N

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 14 & 32 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 14/32 & RWY 18/36 OPR SS-SR. PAPI RWY 36 OPR CONSLY. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 36: 2-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
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Air freight, Agricultural, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF BEATRICE
BOX 277, BEATRICE, NE
402-223-5349
Manager
DENNIS SCHMITT
P.O. BOX 277, BEATRICE, NE
402-223-5349
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • RWY 18 IS DESIGNATED AS THE CALM WIND RWY.
  • 400' STOPWAY AT RWY 36 DER.
  • FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 36; REIL RWY 14 & 32 - CTAF. MIRL RWY 14/32 & RWY 18/36 OPR SS-SR. PAPI RWY 36 OPR CONSLY.

Fuel

  • 24 HR SELF SVC FUEL AVBL VIA CREDIT CARD SYSTEM & FOR JET A FUEL SVC AFT HRS CALL 913-433-4671 OR 541-668-1561.
  • JET A FUEL SVC AFT HRS CALL 913-433-4671 OR 541-668-1561.

Attendance

  • WINTER HOURS 0700-1800
  • FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 913-433-4671 OR 541-668-1561.
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About KBIE

Beatrice Municipal (BIE · KBIE) is an airport in Beatrice, NE, at 1,324 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,602 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBIE, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBIE have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KBIE?

Beatrice Municipal has 2 runways; the longest is 5,602 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBIE?

Beatrice Municipal is in Beatrice, NE, at an elevation of 1,324 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.3013, -96.7541.

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