Cram Field

BUB · KBUB · Burwell, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
2,183 ft MSL
Longest runway
3,900 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
7E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:22 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:02 AM11:02Z
Sunrise06:33 AM11:33Z
Sunset08:51 PM01:51Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:22 PM02:22Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:22 PM → 06:02 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:51 PM → 05:33 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 062°downwind 332°base 242°final 152°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
152° mag · 159° true
Dimensions
3,900 × 60 ft
TPA
3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 332°) on the 45° at 3,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Threshold elev
2,172 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Road, 12 ft, 440 ft from threshold, 0 ft B of centerline — 20:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
2,182 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 30k.

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

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
132.7 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
226.675GRAND ISLAND WEST RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

CUZ 108.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
CUZ · Custer County VOR/DME 108.20 · 19X Low r046° / 29.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KBUB / BUB
Coordinates
41.7767, -99.1497
Elevation
2,183 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
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
1960/11
Distance from city
1 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
REIL RWY 15 & 33; PAPI 15 & 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 PRESET ON MED INTST UNTIL 2400; AFT 0000 TO ACTVT AND INCR INTST - CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 15: 2-light PAPI (left) · 33: 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
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
BURWELL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
PO BOX 730, BURWELL, NE
(308) 346-5565
Manager
DUANE BROCKMAN
PO BOX 730, BURWELL, NE
(308) 214-0635
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • DEER ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • WATERFOWL ON AND INVOF ARPT.
  • CNTR PIVOT IRRIGATION SYS ROTATES THRU LS OF RWY 15 APCH DRG IRRIGATION SEASON
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Lighting

  • REIL RWY 15 & 33; PAPI 15 & 33; MIRL RWY 15/33 PRESET ON MED INTST UNTIL 2400; AFT 0000 TO ACTVT AND INCR INTST - CTAF.

Fuel

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

Contact

  • (308) 214-0635
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About KBUB

Cram Field (BUB · KBUB) is an airport in Burwell, NE, at 2,183 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 3,900 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KBUB, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KBUB have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KBUB?

Cram Field has 1 runway; the longest is 3,900 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KBUB?

Cram Field is in Burwell, NE, at an elevation of 2,183 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.7767, -99.1497.

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