Cherry HeliportPrivate
NE05 · Firth, NE · Non-towered · Open on the map
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Sun & FAA night2026-09-22 · night begins 07:51 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 06:47 AM | 11:47Z |
| Sunrise | 07:14 AM | 12:14Z |
| Sunset | 07:24 PM | 00:24Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 07:51 PM | 00:51Z |
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 45 ft |
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Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
BIE 110.60 · LNK 116.10
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIE · Beatrice | VOR | 110.60 | Terminal | r008° / 16.6 NM |
| LNK · Lincoln | VORTAC | 116.10 · 108X | High | r161° / 21.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE05 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE05
- Coordinates
- 40.5678, -96.6608
- Elevation
- 1,424 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 6E
- Sectional chart
- OMAHA
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- COLUMBUS · 122.2 · 1-800-WX-BRIEF
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 1993/03
- Distance from city
- 6 NW
Ownership & management 2 contacts
Remarks FAA · 3 notes
General
- FOR CD CTC OMAHA APCH AT 402-682-4395.
Runways
- CIRCULAR PAD.
Obstructions
- PLINE 1400 FT W; 35 FT PLINE 200 FT S; & 12 FT BLDG 100 FT NNE.
Nearby airports
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About NE05
Cherry (NE05) is a heliport in Firth, NE, at 1,424 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 45 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE05, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does NE05 have a control tower?
No. Cherry is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) heliport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM in the Comms & NavAids section.
What is the longest runway at NE05?
Cherry has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE05?
Cherry is in Firth, NE, at an elevation of 1,424 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5678, -96.6608.
More about NE05
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 NE05 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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