Cozad Municipal

CZD · KCZD · Cozad, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,503 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,000 ft 13/31
Runways
2
Mag var
7E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:12 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:56 AM11:56Z
Sunrise07:23 AM12:23Z
Sunset07:44 PM00:44Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:12 PM01:12Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:12 PM → 06:56 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:44 PM → 06:23 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 041°downwind 311°base 221°final 131°45° entry13183136

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
131° mag · 138° true
Dimensions
5,000 × 75 ft
TPA
3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 311°) on the 45° at 3,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
2,503 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
52 ft
TDZ elevation
2,503 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single 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
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

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Flight service
132.7 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
226.675NORTH PLATTE RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

LBF 117.40 · CUZ 108.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
LBF · North Platte VOR/DME 117.40 · 121X High r097° / 35.4 NM
CUZ · Custer County VOR/DME 108.20 · 19X Low r193° / 39.6 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / FAA LID
KCZD / CZD
Coordinates
40.8696, -100.0042
Elevation
2,503 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
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1947/04
Distance from city
1 NW

Night operations

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

Runway lighting aids — 13: 2-light PAPI (left) · 31: 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, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
NONE
Powerplant service
NONE
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
COZAD AIRPORT AUTHORITY
PO BOX 2000, COZAD, NE
308-784-3868
Manager
ALLISON DONNER
P.O. BOX 458, COZAD, NE
308-784-3868
Remarks FAA · 9 notes

General

  • RWY 18/36 NOT PLOWED WINTER MONTHS.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Runways

  • MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.
  • MKD WITH YELLOW CONES.

Lighting

  • ACTVT PAPI RWY 13 & 31; MIRL RWY 13/31 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.
  • AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Obstructions

  • CLNC SLP 26:1 ALSO DUE TO ROAD 631 FT OUT 16 FT ABV 0B.
  • GRAIN ELEVATOR.
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About KCZD

Cozad Municipal (CZD · KCZD) is an airport in Cozad, NE, at 2,503 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KCZD, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KCZD have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KCZD?

Cozad Municipal has 2 runways; the longest is 5,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KCZD?

Cozad Municipal is in Cozad, NE, at an elevation of 2,503 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.8696, -100.0042.

More about KCZD

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 KCZD 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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