Cherry Heliport HeliportPrivate
NE05 · Firth, NE · Non-towered
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Weather
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-07 · night begins 09:05 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:59 AM | 10:59Z |
| Sunrise | 06:29 AM | 11:29Z |
| Sunset | 08:35 PM | 01:35Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:05 PM | 02:05Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Advisories
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Runways
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| H1/ | 45 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for NE05 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the NE05 kneeboard →
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° / 16.4 NM |
| LNK · Lincoln | VORTAC | 116.10 · 108X | High | r161° / 21.8 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
- 40.5653, -96.6614
- 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 Heliport (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 Heliport 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 Heliport has 1 runway; the longest is 45 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE05?
Cherry Heliport is in Firth, NE, at an elevation of 1,424 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.5653, -96.6614.
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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.