Alliance Municipal Airport (KAIA)
Medium airport · Alliance, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Alliance Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KAIA |
| IATA | AIA |
| Elevation | 3,931 ft (1198 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°3'9" W 102°48'14" 42.05254, -102.80397 |
| Location | Alliance, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 6,190 ft (1887 m) | 75 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 12/30 | 9,203 ft (2805 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 17/35 | 6,311 ft (1924 m) | 75 ft | ASP | No |
Alliance Municipal Airport at a glance
Alliance Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Alliance, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as AIA. The field elevation of 3,931 ft (1198 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KAIA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 12/30 — offers 9,203 ft (2805 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 12 points roughly 120° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KAIA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Alliance Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport | KBFF | 68 km (37 NM) |
| Chadron Municipal Airport | KCDR | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field | KSNY | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field | KCYS | 194 km (105 NM) |
| North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field | KLBF | 204 km (110 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Alliance Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,931 ft field elevation of Alliance Municipal Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Alliance Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Alliance Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Alliance Municipal Airport is KAIA, and its IATA code is AIA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Alliance Municipal Airport above sea level?
Alliance Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 3,931 feet (1198 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Alliance Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.0525, -102.8040 — in Alliance, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport, about 68 km away.
Does KAIA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KAIA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Alliance Municipal Airport?
Alliance Municipal Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 9,203 ft (2805 m) with a ASP surface.