Brenner Field

FNB · KFNB · Falls City, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
984 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,000 ft 15/33
Runway
1
Mag var
3E

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Weather

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:03 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:53 AM10:53Z
Sunrise06:23 AM11:23Z
Sunset08:33 PM01:33Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:03 PM02:03Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:03 PM → 05:53 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:33 PM → 05:23 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 056°downwind 326°base 236°final 146°45° entry1533

RWY 15LEFT traffic

Heading
146° mag · 149° true
Dimensions
4,000 × 75 ft
TPA
2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 326°) on the 45° at 2,000 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 15
Threshold elev
984 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
984 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 48k.

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

ft · ≥1.5× comfortable, under 1.25× tight · saved across airports

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Comms & NavAids

Communication frequencies

Before taxi

ASOS/AWOS
119.275

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Departure & arrival

“St Joseph”
App/Dep
120.35

Also

Flight service
127.9 LOW

ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).

By procedure & sector (2 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
251.1SAINT JOSEPH RCAG (LOW)
360.8APCH/P DEP/P

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

Nearby navigation aids

STJ 115.50
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
STJ · St Joseph VORTAC 115.50 · 102X High r275° / 31.5 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

From the field

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KFNB
Coordinates
40.0788, -95.5920
Elevation
984 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
3E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 119.275 · ☎ 402-801-4097
ARTCC
KANSAS CITY (ZKC)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
FNB
Attendance
ALL 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1946/11
Distance from city
1 NE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 15/33; PAPI RY 15/33 AND REIL RY 15 & 33 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart 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, Jet A
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MAJOR
Powerplant service
MAJOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
FALLS CITY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
3301 BUSINESS PARKWAY NORTH, FALLS CITY, NE
402-245-2748
Manager
BRAD AHERN
3301 BUSINESS PARKWAY NORTH, FALLS CITY, NE
402-245-3715
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

  • FOR CD CTC ST JOSEPH APCH AT 816-236-3035. WHEN ST JOSEPH APCH IS CLSD, CTC KANSAS CITY ARTCC AT 913-254-8508.
  • TWO COURTESY CARS AVBL.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 15/33; PAPI RY 15/33 AND REIL RY 15 & 33 - CTAF.
  • ULTRALIGHT ACTIVITY ON & INVOF ARPT.

Fuel

  • 24 HR CREDIT CARD FUELING

Attendance

  • FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 402-245-3715 OR 402-245-7313.
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About KFNB

Brenner Field (FNB · KFNB) is an airport in Falls City, NE, at 984 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,000 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KFNB, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KFNB have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KFNB?

Brenner Field has 1 runway; the longest is 4,000 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KFNB?

Brenner Field is in Falls City, NE, at an elevation of 984 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.0788, -95.5920.

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