Chadron Municipal Airport (KCDR)
Medium airport · Chadron, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Chadron Municipal Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KCDR |
| IATA | CDR |
| Elevation | 3,297 ft (1005 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 42°50'15" W 103°5'42" 42.83760, -103.09500 |
| Location | Chadron, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5,998 ft (1828 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 12/30 | 4,400 ft (1341 m) | 75 ft | CON | Yes |
Chadron Municipal Airport at a glance
Chadron Municipal Airport is a medium airport in Chadron, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as CDR. The field elevation of 3,297 ft (1005 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KCDR 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 2 runways, the longest — 03/21 — offers 5,998 ft (1828 m) of con surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 03 points roughly 30° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KCDR 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 Chadron Municipal Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Municipal Airport | KAIA | 91 km (49 NM) |
| Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport | KBFF | 115 km (62 NM) |
| Rapid City Regional Airport | KRAP | 134 km (72 NM) |
| Ellsworth Air Force Base | KRCA | 145 km (78 NM) |
| Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field | KSNY | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Chadron Municipal Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 3,297 ft field elevation of Chadron 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 Chadron Municipal Airport
What is the ICAO code of Chadron Municipal Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Chadron Municipal Airport is KCDR, and its IATA code is CDR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Chadron Municipal Airport above sea level?
Chadron Municipal Airport sits at an elevation of 3,297 feet (1005 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Chadron Municipal Airport located?
The airport lies at 42.8376, -103.0950 — in Chadron, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Alliance Municipal Airport, about 91 km away.
Does KCDR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KCDR 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 Chadron Municipal Airport?
Chadron Municipal Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 03/21, measures 5,998 ft (1828 m) with a CON surface.