Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI)
Medium airport · Grand Island, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Central Nebraska Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KGRI |
| IATA | GRI |
| Elevation | 1,847 ft (563 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°58'3" W 98°18'35" 40.96750, -98.30960 |
| Location | Grand Island, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,608 ft (2014 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17/35 | 7,002 ft (2134 m) | 150 ft | ASP | Yes |
Central Nebraska Regional Airport at a glance
Central Nebraska Regional Airport is a medium airport in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as GRI. The field elevation of 1,847 ft (563 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KGRI 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 — 17/35 — offers 7,002 ft (2134 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 17 points roughly 170° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KGRI 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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kearney Regional Airport | KEAR | 64 km (35 NM) |
| Columbus Municipal Airport | KOLU | 97 km (52 NM) |
| Lincoln Airport | KLNK | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Karl Stefan Memorial Airport | KOFK | 135 km (73 NM) |
| North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field | KLBF | 200 km (108 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Central Nebraska Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,847 ft field elevation of Central Nebraska 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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of Central Nebraska Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Central Nebraska Regional Airport is KGRI, and its IATA code is GRI. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Central Nebraska Regional Airport above sea level?
Central Nebraska Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 1,847 feet (563 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Central Nebraska Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.9675, -98.3096 — in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Kearney Regional Airport, about 64 km away.
Does KGRI publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KGRI 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 Central Nebraska Regional Airport?
Central Nebraska Regional Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 17/35, measures 7,002 ft (2134 m) with a ASP surface.