Imperial Municipal Airport

IML · KIML · Imperial, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
3,276 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,022 ft 13/31
Runways
2
Mag var
9E

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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 08:29 PM
EventLocal (MDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:16 AM11:16Z
Sunrise05:46 AM11:46Z
Sunset07:58 PM01:58Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:29 PM02:29Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:29 PM → 05:16 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:58 PM → 04:46 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 045°downwind 315°base 225°final 135°45° entry13213103

RWY 13LEFT traffic

Heading
135° mag · 144° true
Dimensions
5,022 × 100 ft
TPA
4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.8

Enter the left downwind (heading 315°) on the 45° at 4,300 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 13
Threshold elev
3,273 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
3,273 ft
End lights
REIL

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

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
124.175

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.8
UNICOM
122.8

Also

Flight service
132.7 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
397.85OGALLALA RCAG (LOW)

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

Nearby navigation aids

HCT 117.70 · SAE 110.20
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
HCT · Hayes Center VORTAC 117.70 · 124X High r265° / 32 NM
SAE · Searle VOR/DME 110.20 · 39X Terminal r162° / 37.3 NM

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Charts & procedures

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Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KIML / IML
Coordinates
40.5093, -101.6210
Elevation
3,276 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
9E
Sectional chart
CHEYENNE
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
ASOS · 124.175 · ☎ 308-301-2403
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
IML
Attendance
MON-FRI 0800-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
Activated
1943/01
Distance from city
1 SE

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MIRL RY 13/31 PAPI RY 13 & 31 AND REIL RY 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
Bottled oxygen
NONE
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Parking
tiedowns
Other services
Agricultural
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
IMPERIAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 637, BOX 637, IMPERIAL, NE
308-882-5643
Manager
ADRIAN FOREMAN
P.O. BOX 637, IMPERIAL, NE
308-414-3002
Remarks FAA · 8 notes

General

  • BIRDS INVOF ARPT - SEASONAL.
  • EXTENSIVE CROP SPRAYING OPNS INVOF ARPT APR THRU AUG.
  • RY 03/21 NOT PLOWED WINTER MONTHS.
  • FOR CD CTC DENVER ARTCC AT 303-651-4257.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MIRL RY 13/31 PAPI RY 13 & 31 AND REIL RY 13 & 31 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Contact

  • RICK CHANDLER AMGR APR-SEPT.
  • CTC FOR BOTH AMGRS.
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About KIML

Imperial Municipal Airport (IML · KIML) is an airport in Imperial, NE, at 3,276 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,022 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KIML, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KIML have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KIML?

Imperial Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,022 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KIML?

Imperial Municipal Airport is in Imperial, NE, at an elevation of 3,276 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5093, -101.6210.

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