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KEAR

Kearney Regional Airport · Kearney

Key Facts

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

ILS Approach StatusILS FREQUENCIES VERIFIED ✅
Field Elevation
2,131 ft / 650 m
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Primary Channel
CNTR 119.40 MHz (MINNEAPOLIS CNTR)
Live Conversion
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Welcome to the technical flight briefing for Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR), located in Kearney, United States. As a vital hub for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024, MSFS 2020, and X-Plane pilots, this facility features 2 active runways with a maximum elevation of 2,131 ft. Instrument approaches (IFR) are supported with verified ILS frequencies and identifiers for precision landings.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
Kearney Regional Airport
ICAO / IATA
KEAR / EAR
Municipality
Kearney
Country
Region
US-NE — Nebraska
GPS Coordinates
Transition Altitude
18,000 ft
Elevation
2,131 ft
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Runways & ILS Approach Data

Detailed dimensions and instrument landing frequencies.

Runway 18 / 36
ILS EQUIPPEDLIGHTED
Runway Length: 7,094 ft / 2,162 m
Runway Width: 150 ft / 46 m
Surface Type: Asphalt
Heading: 187.4° / 7.4°
RWY 18 (187.4°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 36 (7.4°)
110.90 MHz
IDENT: EAR | CRS: 2°
Runway 13 / 31
LIGHTED
Runway Length: 4,498 ft / 1,371 m
Runway Width: 75 ft / 23 m
Surface Type: Concrete
Heading: 141.2° / 321.2°
RWY 13 (141.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only
RWY 31 (321.2°)
No ILS / Visual Only

Communication Frequencies

Air traffic control and advisory channels.

AWOS AWOS 3
123.88 MHz
CNTR MINNEAPOLIS CNTR
119.40 MHz
RDO COLUMBUS RDO
122.55 MHz
UNIC CTAF/UNICOM
122.80 MHz

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Base Airport Data: OurAirports (Public Domain)
Instrument Approach Data: FAA NASR · Cycle: Jan 2026