Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR)
Medium airport · Kearney, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Kearney Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KEAR |
| IATA | EAR |
| Elevation | 2,131 ft (650 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°43'37" W 99°0'24" 40.72700, -99.00680 |
| Location | Kearney, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,498 ft (1371 m) | 75 ft | CON | Yes |
| 18/36 | 7,094 ft (2162 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Kearney Regional Airport at a glance
Kearney Regional Airport is a medium airport in Kearney, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as EAR. The field elevation of 2,131 ft (650 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KEAR 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 — 18/36 — offers 7,094 ft (2162 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 18 points roughly 180° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KEAR 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 Kearney Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Nebraska Regional Airport | KGRI | 64 km (35 NM) |
| McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport | KMCK | 146 km (79 NM) |
| North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field | KLBF | 148 km (80 NM) |
| Columbus Municipal Airport | KOLU | 161 km (87 NM) |
| Lincoln Airport | KLNK | 189 km (102 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Kearney Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,131 ft field elevation of Kearney Regional 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 Kearney Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Kearney Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Kearney Regional Airport is KEAR, and its IATA code is EAR. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Kearney Regional Airport above sea level?
Kearney Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 2,131 feet (650 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Kearney Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.7270, -99.0068 — in Kearney, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Central Nebraska Regional Airport, about 64 km away.
Does KEAR publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KEAR 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 Kearney Regional Airport?
Kearney Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 7,094 ft (2162 m) with a ASP surface.