Karl Stefan Memorial Airport

OFK · KOFK · Norfolk, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard

Elevation
1,573 ft MSL
Longest runway
5,806 ft 14/32
Runways
2
Mag var
5E
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:16 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
05:55 AM10:55Z
Sunrise06:26 AM11:26Z
Sunset08:45 PM01:45Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
09:16 PM02:16Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
09:16 PM → 05:55 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
09:45 PM → 05:26 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 047°downwind 317°base 227°final 137°45° entry14203202

RWY 14LEFT traffic

Heading
137° mag · 142° true
Dimensions
5,806 × 100 ft
TPA
2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Asphalt
Lights
4-light PAPI (left) (3°)
Displaced thr
287 ft
CTAF
122.7

Enter the left downwind (heading 317°) on the 45° at 2,600 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 14
Threshold elev
1,543 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Approach obstacle
Rr, 28 ft, 952 ft from threshold, 364 ft R of centerline — 26:1 slope to clear
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
1,543 ft
Declared TORA/TODA/ASDA/LDA
5,443 / 5,800 / 5,443 / 5,160 ft

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med. Surface: Porous friction course. Weight bearing: Single wheel 75k, Double wheel 192k, Dual tandem 400k.

Pattern side + displaced threshold: 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

“Norfolk”
ASOS/AWOS
119.025

Taxi & takeoff

“Norfolk”
CTAF
122.7
UNICOM
122.7

Also

Flight service
122.3 125.025 LOW
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
235.625SIOUX CITY RCAG (LOW)

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

Instrument landing systems

RWY 02
RunwayILS
RWY 02ILS · CAT I · LOC 111.5 (OFK) · GS 3.00°

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

Nearby navigation aids

OFK 114.35 · OLU 116.95
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
OFK · Norfolk VOR/DME 114.35 · 90Y Low r181° / 0.1 NM
OLU · Columbus VOR/DME 116.95 · 116Y Low r345° / 32.4 NM

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Charts & procedures

Airport
Approaches
Minimums

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Airport info

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Airport information

ICAO / IATA
KOFK / OFK
Coordinates
41.9855, -97.4351
Elevation
1,573 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
5E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Airspace
Class E
Weather station
ASOS · 119.025 · ☎ 402-302-2024
ARTCC
MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.3 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
FSS outlet
RCO → Columbus Radio (24)
NOTAM facility
OFK
Attendance
M-F 0700-1900; SAT 0700-1700; SUN 1000-1700
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
Yes
Wind indicator
lighted
GPS MON airport
Yes
Activated
1940/04
Distance from city
3 SW

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; REIL RWY 20; PAPI RWYS 02, 20, 14, & 32; HIRL RWY 02/20; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF. on 122.7Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 02: 4-light PAPI (left) + MALSR · 20: 4-light PAPI (left) · 14: 4-light PAPI (left) · 32: 4-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 (additive)
Bottled oxygen
HIGH/LOW
Bulk oxygen
NONE
Airframe service
MINOR
Powerplant service
MINOR
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Other services
Agricultural, Instruction, Rental
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
NORFOLK AIRPORT AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 1343, NORFOLK, NE
402-841-5130
Manager
MR JUSTIN MARTIN
P.O. BOX 1343, NORFOLK, NE
402-841-5130
Remarks FAA · 7 notes

General

  • RWY 20 DSGND AS CALM WIND RWY. ALL RWYS HAVE L HAND TFC ONLY.
  • FOR CD IF UNA TO CTC ON FSS FREQ, CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.

Lighting

  • ACTVT MALSR RWY 02; REIL RWY 20; PAPI RWYS 02, 20, 14, & 32; HIRL RWY 02/20; MIRL RWY 14/32 - CTAF.

Fuel

  • SELF SVC FUEL AVBL H24 100LL ONLY.

Obstructions

  • CLNC SLP TO DTHR 42:1 DUE TO RR 1185 FT FM DTHR 428 FT R.
  • CLNC SLP TO DTHR 32:1 DUE TO 59 FT TREE 1895 FT FM DTHR 105 FT R.

Attendance

  • FOR SVC AFT HRS CALL 402-841-5130
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About KOFK

Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK · KOFK) is an airport in Norfolk, NE, at 1,573 ft MSL. It has 2 runways, the longest 5,806 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KOFK, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KOFK have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KOFK?

Karl Stefan Memorial Airport has 2 runways; the longest is 5,806 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KOFK?

Karl Stefan Memorial Airport is in Norfolk, NE, at an elevation of 1,573 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.9855, -97.4351.

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