Lincoln Airport (KLNK)
Medium airport · Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Lincoln Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KLNK |
| IATA | LNK |
| Elevation | 1,219 ft (372 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°50'42" W 96°45'42" 40.84488, -96.76178 |
| Location | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/32 | 8,649 ft (2636 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 17/35 | 5,801 ft (1768 m) | 100 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 18/36 | 12,901 ft (3932 m) | 200 ft | PEM | Yes |
Lincoln Airport at a glance
Lincoln Airport is a medium airport in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as LNK. The field elevation of 1,219 ft (372 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KLNK 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 — 18/36 — offers 12,901 ft (3932 m) of pem 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 KLNK 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 Lincoln Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Offutt Air Force Base | KOFF | 78 km (42 NM) |
| Columbus Municipal Airport | KOLU | 83 km (45 NM) |
| Eppley Airfield | KOMA | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Central Nebraska Regional Airport | KGRI | 131 km (71 NM) |
| Karl Stefan Memorial Airport | KOFK | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Lincoln Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,219 ft field elevation of Lincoln 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 Lincoln Airport
What is the ICAO code of Lincoln Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Lincoln Airport is KLNK, and its IATA code is LNK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Lincoln Airport above sea level?
Lincoln Airport sits at an elevation of 1,219 feet (372 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Lincoln Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.8449, -96.7618 — in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Offutt Air Force Base, about 78 km away.
Does KLNK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KLNK 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 Lincoln Airport?
Lincoln Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 18/36, measures 12,901 ft (3932 m) with a PEM surface.