Thomas County

TIF · KTIF · Thedford, NE · Non-towered · Print kneeboard · Open on the map

Elevation
2,925 ft MSL
Longest runway
4,402 ft 11/29
Runway
1
Mag var
8E

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Sun & FAA night2026-09-18 · night begins 08:15 PM
EventLocal (CDT)UTC
Morning civil twilight
Loggable night ends
06:57 AM11:57Z
Sunrise07:25 AM12:25Z
Sunset07:47 PM00:47Z
Evening civil twilight
Loggable night begins
08:15 PM01:15Z
Loggable night (§1.1)
08:15 PM → 06:57 AM
Night currency (§61.57)
08:47 PM → 06:25 AM

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Runways

5,000 ftNMNxw 021°downwind 291°base 201°final 111°45° entry1129

RWY 11LEFT traffic

Heading
111° mag · 119° true
Dimensions
4,402 × 60 ft
TPA
3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
Surface
Concrete
Lights
2-light PAPI (left) (3°)
CTAF
122.9

Enter the left downwind (heading 291°) on the 45° at 3,900 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).

More details — RWY 11
Threshold elev
2,925 ft
Markings
nonprecision
Threshold crossing height
40 ft
TDZ elevation
2,925 ft
End lights
REIL

Condition: Good. Edge lights: Med.

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
120.825

Taxi & takeoff

CTAF
122.9

Also

Flight service
127.95 LOW/HIGH
By procedure & sector (1 frequencies)
FrequencyUsed by
338.2AINSWORTH RCAG (LOW/HIGH)

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

Nearby navigation aids

TDD 108.60
NavAidTypeFreq · chRangeRadial / Dist magnetic
TDD · Thedford VOR/DME 108.60 · 23X Low r091° / 6.7 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 / FAA LID
KTIF / TIF
Coordinates
41.9627, -100.5703
Elevation
2,925 ft MSL
Magnetic variation
8E
Sectional chart
OMAHA
Airport use
Public
Control tower
No
Weather station
AWOS-3 · 120.825 · ☎ 308-645-0488
ARTCC
DENVER (ZDV)
Flight service (FSS)
COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
NOTAM facility
TIF
Attendance
UNATNDD
Beacon
white-green (SS-SR)
Segmented circle
No
Wind indicator
yes
Activated
1998/03
Distance from city
1 S

Night operations

Airport lighting
SEE RMK
Rotating beacon
white-green · SS-SR
Pilot-controlled lighting
ACTVT REIL RWY 11 & 29; PAPI RWY 11 & 29; MIRL RWY 11/29 -CTAF. on 122.9Chart Supplement ↗

Runway lighting aids — 11: 2-light PAPI (left) · 29: 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
Parking
tiedowns, hangars
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Owner
THOMAS COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY
P.O. BOX 22, THEDFORD, NE
308-645-9016
Manager
JACK JOHNSTON
P.O. BOX 22, THEDFORD, NE
308-645-9016
Remarks FAA · 6 notes

General

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

Lighting

  • ACTVT REIL RWY 11 & 29; PAPI RWY 11 & 29; MIRL RWY 11/29 -CTAF.

Fuel

  • FUEL AVBL H24 VIA CREDIT CARD.

Obstructions

  • APCH 23:1 DUE TO HILL 18 FT ABV & 628 FT FM RWY END; 281 FT R OFFSET.

Contact

  • CHAIRMAN OF THOMAS CO ARPT AUTH CELL 308-645-9016.
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Destination

FAA remark: "COURTESY VAN AVBL."

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About KTIF

Thomas County (TIF · KTIF) is an airport in Thedford, NE, at 2,925 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 4,402 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for KTIF, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.

Does KTIF have a control tower?

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

What is the longest runway at KTIF?

Thomas County has 1 runway; the longest is 4,402 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.

Where is KTIF?

Thomas County is in Thedford, NE, at an elevation of 2,925 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.9627, -100.5703.

More about KTIF

Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open KTIF in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.

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