Lincoln
LNK · KLNK · Lincoln, NE · Towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 07:59 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:43 AM | 11:43Z |
| Sunrise | 07:10 AM | 12:10Z |
| Sunset | 07:31 PM | 00:31Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:59 PM | 00:59Z |
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Runways
RWY 14LEFT traffic
- Heading
- 142° mag · 145° true
- Dimensions
- 8,649 × 150 ft
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Lights
- 4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
- Displaced thr
- 363 ft
- CTAF
- 118.5
More details — RWY 14
- Threshold elev
- 1,199 ft
- Markings
- nonprecision
- Threshold crossing height
- 48 ft
- TDZ elevation
- 1,199 ft
- Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
- 8,649 / 8,649 / 8,649 / 8,286 ft
- End lights
- REIL
Pattern side + displaced threshold: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: FAA runway-end coordinates
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 18/36 | 12,901 ft | |
| 14/32 | 8,649 ft | |
| 17/35 | 5,801 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Communication frequencies
Before taxi
“Lincoln”Taxi & takeoff
“Lincoln”Departure & arrival
“Omaha”Also
ATC assigns the exact frequency (in your clearance or on handoff) — which one depends on your SID (departing) or STAR (arriving).
By procedure & sector (10 frequencies)
| Frequency | Used by |
|---|---|
| 30.1 | ARNG OPS |
| 124.0 | CLASS C |
| 138.75 | ARNG OPS |
| 225.4 | CD/P |
| 234.65 | ANG OPS |
| 253.5 | LCL/P IC |
| 255.8 | ARNG OPS |
| 270.3 | APCH/P DEP/P IC · CLASS C |
| 275.8 | GND/P |
| 290.9 | ATIS |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Instrument landing systems
RWY 18 · RWY 36
| Runway | ILS |
|---|---|
| RWY 18 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.1 (OCZ) · GS 3.00° |
| RWY 36 | ILS · CAT I · LOC 109.9 (LNK) · GS 3.00° |
Source: FAA NASR (current 28-day cycle).
Nearby navigation aids
LNK 116.10 · BIE 110.60
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LNK · Lincoln | VORTAC | 116.10 · 108X | High | r182° / 4.8 NM |
| BIE · Beatrice | VOR | 110.60 | Terminal | r352° / 32.6 NM |
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Charts & procedures
Lowest minimums here: ILS with vertical guidance · VFR sectional →
Airport info
From the field
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Airport information
- ICAO / FAA LID
- KLNK / LNK
- Coordinates
- 40.8509, -96.7591
- Elevation
- 1,219 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 3E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Public
- Control tower
- Yes
- Tower hours
- 0600 - 2200
- Airspace
- Class C · CLASS C SVC CTC OMAHA APP 0600 - 2200; OTHER TIMES CLASS E
- Weather station
- ASOS · 118.05 · ☎ 402-417-0560
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- NOTAM facility
- LNK
- Attendance
- ALL ALL
- Beacon
- white-green (SS-SR)
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- lighted
- FAR 139 class
- I B
- Activated
- 1940/04
- Distance from city
- 4 NW
Night operations
- Airport lighting
- SEE RMK
- Rotating beacon
- white-green · SS-SR
- Pilot-controlled lighting
- Usually keyed on CTAF 118.5 — confirm the click sequence in the Chart Supplement ↗
Runway lighting aids — 18: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 36: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: VASI · 17: 4-light PAPI (left) · 35: 4-light PAPI (left) + ODALS.
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
- HIGH/LOW
- Bulk oxygen
- HIGH
- Airframe service
- MAJOR
- Powerplant service
- MAJOR
- Parking
- tiedowns, hangars
- Other services
- Air freight, Air ambulance, Avionics, Cargo, Charter, Instruction, Rental, Aircraft sales, Survey
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 21 notes
General
- BIRDS INVOF ARPT.
- PPR TO PARK ON ANG RAMP.
- ANG: CTC AM OPS 234.65 20 MIN PRIOR TO LDG.
- ANG: PROVISIONAL PORT OF ENTRY: US CUSTOMS AVBL ONLY WITH 24 HR NOTICE AND ONLY FOR DOD AIRCREW AND DOD DUTY PAX ON TRAVEL ORDERS. CTC COMD POST. SPACE-A US CUSTOMS ENTRY TO THE US AT THIS ARPT LIMITED TO ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL ON LEAVE (NO DEPENDENTS).
- ARNG: OPR 1300-2100Z++ TUE-FRI, LTD TRAN MAINT.
- ARNG: RAMP IS OFFL BUS/PPR TO PRK ARNG RAMP CTC FLT OPS DSN 279-1844, C402-309-1844.
- ENSURE CORRECT RWY LINEUP. RWY 17/35 IS THE SHRTR, PARL RWY ON E SIDE OF ARPT.
- ANG: AM OPS DSN 279-1293; C402-309-1293.
- PPR 24 HRS FOR ACFT PARKING ON THE WEST RAMP - CTC ARPT 402-458-2480.
- ANG: CTC AM OPS 234.65 FOR BWC.
- FOR CD WHEN ATCT IS CLSD CTC OMAHA APCH AT 402-682-4395.
- AF: USAF TMPRY OPS ON WEST RAMP FR APRX SPRING 2021 TO FALL 2022.
Runways
- PCR VALUE: 450/F/B/X/U
- PCR VALUE: 140/R/C/W/T
- PCR VALUE: 672/R/B/W/U
- CALM WIND RWY.
- APCH HOLDLINE ON SOUTH TWY A.
- VASI UNUSBL BYD 8 DEGS LEFT OF CNTRLN AND 6 DEGS RIGHT OF CNTRLN.
Lighting
- WHEN ATCT CLSD, MALSR RWYS 18 & 36 OPR CONSLY ON LOW INTST; ODALS RWY 35 OPR CONSLY ON MED INTST; REIL RWY 14 OPR CONSLY ON LOW INTST; REIL RWY 17 OPR CONSLY ON MED INTST; MIRL RWY 14/32 AND RWY 17/35 OPR CONSLY ON LOW INTST; HIRL RWY 18/36 OPR CONSLY ON MED INTST. VASI RWY 32; PAPI RWYS 14, 17, 18, 35, & 36 OPR CONSLY.
Obstructions
- APCH RATIO FM DTHR 49:1.
Contact
- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
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About KLNK
Lincoln (LNK · KLNK) is an airport in Lincoln, NE, at 1,219 ft MSL. It has 3 runways, the longest 12,901 ft, with a control tower. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KLNK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does KLNK have a control tower?
Yes. Lincoln has an operating FAA control tower. See the Comms & NavAids section for tower and ground frequencies.
What is the longest runway at KLNK?
Lincoln has 3 runways; the longest is 12,901 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is KLNK?
Lincoln is in Lincoln, NE, at an elevation of 1,219 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.8509, -96.7591.
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