Kimball Municipal Robert E Arraj Field

IBM · KIBM · Kimball, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
4,926 ft MSL
Longest runway
6,199 ft 10/28
Runway
1
Mag var
10E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:39 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
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05:22 AM11:22Z
Sunrise05:53 AM11:53Z
Sunset08:08 PM02:08Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:39 PM02:39Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:39 PM → 05:22 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:08 PM → 04:53 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 005°downwind 275°base 185°final 095°45° entry1028

RWY 10LEFT traffic

Heading
095° mag · 105° true
Dimensions
6,199 × 75 ft
TPA
5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 275°) on the 45° at 5,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 10
Threshold elev
4,926 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
4,926 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Weight bearing: Single wheel 30k, Double wheel 45k.

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
118.075

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
125.9 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
284.7CHEYENNE RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

SNY 115.90
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
SNY · Sidney VOR/DME 115.90 · 106X High r267° / 31.9 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KIBM
Coordinates
41.1881, -103.6770
Elevation
4,926 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
10E
Sectional chart
CHEYENNE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 118.075 · ☎ 308-235-2516
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
IBM
Attendance
UNATTENDED
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1947/04
Distance from city
3 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 10 & 28; PAPI RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF. on 122.8Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 10: 2-light PAPI (left) · 28: 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
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
KIMBALL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
223 S CHESTNUT STREET, KIMBALL, NE
(308) 249-2649
Manager
RYAN MCELROY
223 S CHESTNUT STREET, KIMBALL, NE
(308) 249-2649
Remarks FAA · 5 notes

General

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

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 10 & 28; PAPI RWY 10 & 28; MIRL RWY 10/28 - CTAF.

Obstructions

  • RWY 10 CLNC SLOPE 36:1 TO RWY THR DUE TO ROAD 641 FT FM & 12 FT ABV RWY END, 316 RIGHT.
  • RWY 28 CLNC SLOPE 43:1 TO RWY THR DUE TO ROAD 768 FT FM & 13 FT ABV RWY END, 335 R.

Attendance

  • CALL (308) 249-2649 OR (970) 217-1778.
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About KIBM

Kimball Municipal Robert E Arraj Field (IBM · KIBM) is an airport in Kimball, NE, at 4,926 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 6,199 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KIBM, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KIBM have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KIBM?

Kimball Municipal Robert E Arraj Field has 1 runway; the longest is 6,199 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KIBM?

Kimball Municipal Robert E Arraj Field is in Kimball, NE, at an elevation of 4,926 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.1881, -103.6770.

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