Simpson Airport
NE09 · Norfolk, NE · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:16 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 06:26 AM | 11:26Z |
| Sunset | 08:45 PM | 01:45Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:16 PM | 02:16Z |
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Winds aloft NOAA forecast · 3,000 to 53,000 ft
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Runways
RWY NLEFT traffic
- Heading
- 000° true
- Dimensions
- 2,500 × 100 ft
- TPA
- 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TURF
Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 2,700 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL).
Pattern side: FAA NASR · TPA standard 1,000 ft AGL (not charted) · layout: schematic (headings + lengths)
Headings shown are true (magnetic variation unavailable).
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| N/S | 2,500 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for NE09 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the NE09 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
OFK 114.35 · OLU 116.95
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFK · Norfolk | VOR/DME | 114.35 · 90Y | Low | r217° / 2.1 NM |
| OLU · Columbus | VOR/DME | 116.95 · 116Y | Low | r342° / 31.3 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE09 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE09
- Coordinates
- 41.9633, -97.4673
- Elevation
- 1,650 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for NE09.
Nearby airports
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About NE09
Simpson Airport (NE09) is an airport in Norfolk, NE, at 1,650 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 2,500 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE09, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at NE09?
Simpson Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 2,500 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE09?
Simpson Airport is in Norfolk, NE, at an elevation of 1,650 ft MSL. Coordinates: 41.9633, -97.4673.
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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 NE09 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.