McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (KMCK)
Medium airport · McCook, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KMCK |
| IATA | MCK |
| Elevation | 2,583 ft (787 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 40°12'28" W 100°35'34" 40.20779, -100.59279 |
| Location | McCook, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22 | 4,000 ft (1219 m) | 75 ft | CONC-G | No |
| 12/30 | 6,450 ft (1966 m) | 100 ft | CON | Yes |
| 17/35 | 1,330 ft (405 m) | 160 ft | GRS | No |
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport at a glance
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport is a medium airport in McCook, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as MCK. The field elevation of 2,583 ft (787 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KMCK 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 6,450 ft (1966 m) of con 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 KMCK 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 McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field | KLBF | 102 km (55 NM) |
| Goodland Municipal Airport | KGLD | 133 km (72 NM) |
| Kearney Regional Airport | KEAR | 146 km (79 NM) |
| Hays Regional Airport | KHYS | 189 km (102 NM) |
| Central Nebraska Regional Airport | KGRI | 210 km (113 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 2,583 ft field elevation of McCook Ben Nelson 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 McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport
What is the ICAO code of McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport?
The ICAO identifier of McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport is KMCK, and its IATA code is MCK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport above sea level?
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport sits at an elevation of 2,583 feet (787 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport located?
The airport lies at 40.2078, -100.5928 — in McCook, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, about 102 km away.
Does KMCK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KMCK 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 McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport?
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport has 3 runways. The longest, 12/30, measures 6,450 ft (1966 m) with a CON surface.