Chadron Municipal

CDR · KCDR · Chadron, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
3,298 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,998 ft 03/21
Runways
2
Mag var
7E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:26 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:07 AM12:07Z
Sunrise06:35 AM12:35Z
Sunset06:57 PM00:57Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
07:26 PM01:26Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
07:26 PM → 06:07 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
07:57 PM → 05:35 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 028°downwind 298°base 208°final 118°45° entry12213003

RWY 12LEFT traffic

Heading
118° mag · 125° true
Dimensions
4,400 × 75 ft
TPA
4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 298°) on the 45° at 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 12
Threshold elev
3,294 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Trees, 15 ft, 936 ft from threshold, 169 ft R of centerline — 49:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
29 ft
TDZ elevation
3,294 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
4,400 / 4,400 / 4,400 / 4,400 ft

Condition: Excellent. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 21k, 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

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
118.05

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
127.95 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.2CRAWFORD RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 03
RunwayILS
RWY 03ILS · CAT I · LOC 110.9 (CDR) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

TST 113.40
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TST · Toadstool VOR/DME 113.40 · 81X Low r017° / 19.3 NM

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KCDR / CDR
Coordinates
42.8376, -103.0954
Elevation
3,298 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
7E
Sectional chart
CHEYENNE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E · CLASS E SVC 0600-2300 MON-FRI, 0800-2300 SAT-SUN; OTHER TIMES CLASS G
Weather station
ASOS · 118.05 · ☎ 308-880-5992
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
CDR
Attendance
ALL 0800-1600
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
4 W

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT HIRL RY 03/21 & MIRL RY 12/30; REIL RY 21 & RY 30 ; PAPI RYS 12/30; VASI RYS 03/21; MALSR RY 03 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 03: VASI + MALSR · 21: VASI · 12: 4-light PAPI (left) · 30: 4-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, Jet A
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Charter
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
CITY OF CHADRON
P.O. BOX 390, CHADRON, NE
308-432-0505
Manager
MR. TOM MENKE
P.O. BOX 390, CHADRON, NE
308-432-0505
Remarks FAA · 4 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Lighting

  • ACTVT HIRL RY 03/21 & MIRL RY 12/30; REIL RY 21 & RY 30 ; PAPI RYS 12/30; VASI RYS 03/21; MALSR RY 03 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • APCH RATIO 45:1 FM DSPLCD THR.

Contact

  • ROGER STEVENS ON SITE AIRPORT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR. ARPT OFFICE 308-615-9007
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About KCDR

Chadron Municipal (CDR · KCDR) is an airport in Chadron, NE, at 3,298 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,998 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCDR, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCDR have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KCDR?

Chadron Municipal has 2 runways; the longest is 5,998 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCDR?

Chadron Municipal is in Chadron, NE, at an elevation of 3,298 ft MSL. Coordinates: 42.8376, -103.0954.

More about KCDR

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 KCDR 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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