Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field (KSNY)
Medium airport · Sidney, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KSNY |
| IATA | SNY |
| Elevation | 4,313 ft (1315 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°6'5" W 102°59'6" 41.10130, -102.98500 |
| Location | Sidney, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 4,705 ft (1434 m) | 75 ft | TURF-G | No |
| 13/31 | 6,600 ft (2012 m) | 100 ft | CONC-G | No |
Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field at a glance
Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field is a medium airport in Sidney, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as SNY. The field elevation of 4,313 ft (1315 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KSNY 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 — 13/31 — offers 6,600 ft (2012 m) of conc-g surface, without recorded lighting. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 13 points roughly 130° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KSNY 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 Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport | KBFF | 100 km (54 NM) |
| Alliance Municipal Airport | KAIA | 107 km (58 NM) |
| Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field | KCYS | 153 km (83 NM) |
| Northern Colorado Regional Airport | KFNL | 185 km (100 NM) |
| North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field | KLBF | 193 km (104 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 4,313 ft field elevation of Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field 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 Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field
What is the ICAO code of Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field?
The ICAO identifier of Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field is KSNY, and its IATA code is SNY. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field above sea level?
Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field sits at an elevation of 4,313 feet (1315 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field located?
The airport lies at 41.1013, -102.9850 — in Sidney, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport, about 100 km away.
Does KSNY publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KSNY 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 Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field?
Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field has 2 runways. The longest, 13/31, measures 6,600 ft (2012 m) with a CONC-G surface.