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57NE

Cole Memorial Airport · Merriman

Key Facts

Essential technical summary for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane.

ILS Approach StatusILS DATA NOT IN DATABASE
Field Elevation
3,259 ft / 993 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
Live Conversion
inHg
hPa
Runway Summary (Quick-Links)
11/29 · 2,400 ft · ASPH-PUNLIT
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Cole Memorial Airport (57NE), located in Merriman, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 1 active runway with a maximum elevation of 3,259 ft. Please note that this field primarily supports VFR and visual approach procedures.Reference the data below for primary communication channels and detailed runway characteristics. Pilots should observe a Transition Altitude of 18,000 ft verified for this field for altimeter reset procedures.

Airport Details

Full geographical and organizational metadata.

Full Name
Cole Memorial Airport
ICAO / IATA
57NE / —
Municipality
Merriman
Country
Region
US-NE — Nebraska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
3,259 ft

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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 11 / 29
UNLIT
Runway Length: 2,400 ft / 732 m
Runway Width: 50 ft / 15 m
Surface Type: ASPH-P
Heading: ° / °
RWY 11
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 29
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

No frequency data available.

Nearby Airports

Alternative airports in the vicinity (km & nm).

KVTN
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94 km / 51 nm
KCDRILS
Chadron Municipal Airport
115 km / 62 nm
KAIAILS
Alliance Municipal Airport
133 km / 72 nm
KRAPILS
Rapid City Regional Airport
166 km / 90 nm
KRCAILS
Ellsworth Air Force Base
177 km / 96 nm

Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: AIP 2026 Researched · Cycle: Jan 2026