Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (KOFK)
Medium airport · Norfolk, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Karl Stefan Memorial Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOFK |
| IATA | OFK |
| Elevation | 1,573 ft (479 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°59'8" W 97°26'6" 41.98550, -97.43510 |
| Location | Norfolk, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 5,801 ft (1768 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
| 14/32 | 5,806 ft (1770 m) | 100 ft | ASP | Yes |
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport at a glance
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport is a medium airport in Norfolk, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as OFK. The field elevation of 1,573 ft (479 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOFK are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
Of its 2 runways, the longest — 14/32 — offers 5,806 ft (1770 m) of asp surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14 points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOFK 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 Karl Stefan Memorial Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Municipal Airport | KOLU | 60 km (32 NM) |
| Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field | KSUX | 98 km (53 NM) |
| Chan Gurney Municipal Airport | KYKN | 104 km (56 NM) |
| Central Nebraska Regional Airport | KGRI | 135 km (73 NM) |
| Lincoln Airport | KLNK | 139 km (75 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Karl Stefan Memorial Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 1,573 ft field elevation of Karl Stefan Memorial 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 Karl Stefan Memorial Airport
What is the ICAO code of Karl Stefan Memorial Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Karl Stefan Memorial Airport is KOFK, and its IATA code is OFK. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Karl Stefan Memorial Airport above sea level?
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport sits at an elevation of 1,573 feet (479 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Karl Stefan Memorial Airport located?
The airport lies at 41.9855, -97.4351 — in Norfolk, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Columbus Municipal Airport, about 60 km away.
Does KOFK publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOFK 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 Karl Stefan Memorial Airport?
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport has 2 runways. The longest, 14/32, measures 5,806 ft (1770 m) with a ASP surface.