Pester Airport
NE59 · Lincoln, NE · Print kneeboard
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Sun & FAA night2026-08-04 · night begins 09:09 PM
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 05:55 AM | 10:55Z |
| Sunrise | 06:25 AM | 11:25Z |
| Sunset | 08:39 PM | 01:39Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:09 PM | 02:09Z |
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Runways
RWY NWLEFT traffic
- Heading
- 000° true
- Dimensions
- 1,680 × 70 ft
- TPA
- 2,200 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) · standard
- Surface
- TURF
Enter the left downwind (heading 180°) on the 45° at 2,200 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NW/SE | 1,680 ft |
Prefer one flat page? Full runway details for NE59 → · New to pattern entries? The 45° entry, explained → · Teaching here? Print the NE59 kneeboard →
Comms & NavAids
Nearby navigation aids
LNK 116.10 · BIE 110.60 · OFF 111.70
| NavAid | Type | Freq · ch | Range | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LNK · Lincoln | VORTAC | 116.10 · 108X | High | r115° / 9.6 NM |
| BIE · Beatrice | VOR | 110.60 | Terminal | r008° / 33.1 NM |
| OFF · Offutt | TACAN | 111.70 · 54X | — | r239° / 34.7 NM |
Charts & procedures
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for NE59 — open it on the VFR sectional →
Airport info
Airport information
- FAA LID
- NE59
- Coordinates
- 40.8333, -96.5670
- Elevation
- 1,150 ft MSL
Detailed FAA facility data isn't available for this airport.
No published services or facility detail for NE59.
Nearby airports
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About NE59
Pester Airport (NE59) is an airport in Lincoln, NE, at 1,150 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,680 ft. This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for NE59, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
What is the longest runway at NE59?
Pester Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,680 ft. See the Runways section for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is NE59?
Pester Airport is in Lincoln, NE, at an elevation of 1,150 ft MSL. Coordinates: 40.8333, -96.5670.
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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 NE59 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.