KBTA · Blair Executive Airport
ICAO · US · 5 NTSB events
Live conditions
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Density altitude (now)
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Runways
2 runway ends on file. Longest: 4,201 ft. Max gradient: 0.46%
| Designator | Heading | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting | Gradient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 137.2° | 4,201 ft | 100 ft | Concrete | Yes | 0.46% |
| 31 | 317.2° | 4,201 ft | 100 ft | Concrete | Yes | 0.46% |
Lengths + headings: in-app airport database. Surface, width, lighting: OurAirports. Gradient: derived from FAA NASR runway-end elevations (NASR's RWY_GRAD field is empty in 99.99% of rows).
Communications · 1 frequencies
- CTAF CTAF 122.900
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Chart Supplement remarks, plain English · cycle 22JAN2026 · 2 matched · 27 not yet translated
Translations anchored to the FAA text; the raw FAA text is authoritative.
TL;DR
- ·Runway 14 threshold displaced 200 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.
- ·Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate LIRL Rwy 14–32. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Watch for
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Runway 14 threshold displaced 200 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.
displaced threshold
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate LIRL Rwy 14–32. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
pcl ctaf
All translated remarks (2)
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Runway 14 threshold displaced 200 feet. Usable landing distance is reduced; the displaced portion may still be used for takeoff and rollout.
Raw FAA text · radio aids · operational
RWY 14–32: H2700X50 (CONC) LIRL RWY 14: Thld dsplcd 200´
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Pilot-controlled lighting: click mic 7 times on the CTAF to activate LIRL Rwy 14–32. Lights stay on 15 minutes — click again to refresh.
Raw FAA text · service · operational
ACTVT LIRL Rwy 14–32—CTAF
Not yet translated · raw FAA text (27 sentences)
- ·NEBRASKA 289 BLAIR EXEC (BTA)(KBTA) 7 S UTC–6(–5DT) N41º24.89´ W96º06.54´ 1318 B NOTAM FILE BTA RWY 13–31: H4201X100 (CONC) S–30, D–60 MIRL 0.5% up NW RWY 13: PAPI(P2L)—GA 3.0º TCH 40´.
- ·PAPI(P2L)—GA 3.0º TCH 40´.
- ·FUEL 100LL, JET A LGT ACTIVATE MIRL Rwy 13–31, PAPI Rwy 13 and Rwy 31, and REIL Rwy 31—CTAF.
- ·For noise abatement procedures contact arpt manager on 402–426–4191.
- ·For svc call 402–533–2247.
- ·Glider activity on and invof arpt. 24 hr self svc fuel avbl with credit card.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 402-426-6693
- ·AWOS–3 120.225 (402) 426–0448.
- ·CTAF/UNICOM 123.05 ®OMAHA APP/DEP CON 135.875 CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD ctc Omaha Apch at 402-682-4395.
- ·OMAHA (VH) (H) VORTAC 116.3 OVR Chan 110 N41º10.03´ W95º44.21´ 304º 22.4 NM to fld. 1300/8E.
- ·Rwy 14–32 lgtd thld Rwy 14 relctd 200´; 2500´ of Rwy 14–32 usbl at ngt.
- ·Attended Mon–Fri 1400–2300Z‡.
- ·For attendant call 402–373–2452.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 402-373-2452
- ·CTAF 122.9 CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD ctc Minneapolis ARTCC at 651-463-5588.
- ·BRENNER FLD (See FALLS CITY on page 296) BREWSTER FLD (See HOLDREGE on page 302) BROKEN BOW MUNI/KEITH GLAZE FLD (BBW)(KBBW) 2 N UTC–6(–5DT) N41º26.19´ W99º38.53´ 2546 B NOTAM FILE BBW RWY 14–32: H4203X75 (CONC) S–30 MIRL 0.6% up NW RWY 14: REIL.
- ·PAPI(P2L)—GA 3.0º TCH 40´.
- ·RWY 32: PAPI(P2L)—GA 3.0º TCH 40´.
- ·FUEL 100LL, JET A LGT ACTIVATE REIL Rwy 14; PAPI Rwy 14 & 32; MIRL Rwy 14–32—CTAF.
- ·For svc call numbers listed on notice in terminal building.
- ·JET A avbl by prior arrangement. 24 hrs self svc fuel avbl via credit card system for 100LL.
- ·Courtesy car and van avbl.
- ·AIRPORT MANAGER: 308-872-2875
- ·ASOS 120.0 (308) 872–5354.
- ·CTAF/UNICOM 122.8 ®DENVER CENTER APP/DEP CON 132.7 CLEARANCE DELIVERY PHONE: For CD ctc Denver ARTCC at 303-651-4257.
- ·CUSTER COUNTY (L) (L) VORW/DME 108.2 CUZ Chan 19 N41º29.04´ W99º41.34´ 135º 3.5 NM to fld. 2842/8E.
- ·OMAHA L–12I IAP OMAHA OMAHA L–12H IAP NC, 22 JAN 2026 to 19 MAR 2026
Field profile
Use
Public-use
Ownership
Public
Scheduled service
No
FAA Chart Supplement
NTSB events
5 NTSB-recorded events on file at this airport .
Total events
5
since 1982
Fatal
2
40.0% of total
Last 5 years
0
no recent events
Last 10 years
2
≈ 0.2/yr
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Operations volume
FAA TAF · history through 2024
Peak: 20,000 ops in 2021
2024 total
20,000
10-yr total
173,000
2024 mix
AC/AT 0% · GA 100% · Mil 0%
Events / million ops
11.6
last 10 years
Fatal / million ops
4.62
approximate · 10-yr scaled
Last 10 years · n=3
- Other 1
- Loss of control 1
- Hard landing 1
All time · n=5
- Loss of control 2
- Other 1
- Stall / spin 1
- Hard landing 1
Categories rule-matched from NTSB findings and probable-cause text. "Other" = not enough agency text to classify.
Designees in NE
DPEs nearby
Distance is city-centroid to airport, a first cut, not the exam location.
| Designee | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy John Saddler | Omaha | NE | 9 nm |
| Daniel Lee Kelley | Council Bluffs | IA | 16 nm |
| Timothy John Saddler | Council Bluffs | IA | 16 nm |
| Daniel Lee Kelley | Lincoln | NE | 44 nm |
| Jeffery Joseph Counter | Lincoln | NE | 44 nm |
| Jeremy Charles Strack | Lincoln | NE | 44 nm |
| Daniel Dean Vander Weide | Orange City | IA | 95 nm |
| Bill Joseph Clemons | Truro | IA | 103 nm |
| Mark Alan Gaines | St. Joseph | MO | 115 nm |
| Harrison Mcnaughton | Ames | IA | 117 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~1,400 DPEs nationwide. Source: FAA Designee Locator.
CFIs nearby
City-centroid distance; ratings as on the FAA certificate.
| Instructor | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Francis O'Connell | Bennington | NE | 4 nm |
| Thomas David Arington | Bennington | NE | 4 nm |
| Austin Tyler Anderson | Bennington | NE | 4 nm |
| Kyle Patrick Ramsey | Fort Calhoun | NE | 5 nm |
| Jamison Patrick White | Fort Calhoun | NE | 5 nm |
| Kevin Curtis Eggena | Blair | NE | 8 nm |
| Brian Craig Bronson | Blair | NE | 8 nm |
| Alexander Aubry Tatum | Blair | NE | 8 nm |
| Kade Christian Skokan | Blair | NE | 8 nm |
| Larry Dale Morgan | Blair | NE | 8 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~70,900 active CFIs nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
A&P mechanics nearby
City-centroid distance. A = airframe, P = powerplant, IA = inspection authorization.
| Mechanic | City | ST | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Ray Cassels Jr | Bennington | NE | 4 nm |
| Patrick Henry Ferguson | Bennington | NE | 4 nm |
| Ronald Lee Stairs | Bennington | NE | 4 nm |
| Warren Rudy Pletan | Bennington | NE | 4 nm |
| Stanley Robert Denman | Bennington | NE | 4 nm |
| Kent Allen Heaton | Fort Calhoun | NE | 5 nm |
| Gary Lee Richardson | Fort Calhoun | NE | 5 nm |
| Brandon Lynn Beisheim | Fort Calhoun | NE | 5 nm |
| Jason Ryle Warfield | Fort Calhoun | NE | 5 nm |
| Curtis Mark Seagondollar | Fort Calhoun | NE | 5 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~248,300 certificated mechanics nationwide. Source: FAA Airmen Certification Database.
Repair stations nearby
By airport location.
| Shop | Distance |
|---|---|
| Roger Wilco Aviation Services Yankton, SD | 106 nm |
| Spencer Avionics, Inc. Spencer, IA | 113 nm |
| Chapin Aircraft Repair Rock Rapids, IA | 122 nm |
| RealClean Aicraft Detailing Sioux Falls, SD | 126 nm |
| RealClean Aircraft Detailing Sioux Falls, SD | 133 nm |
| Satnan Avionics Sioux Falls, SD | 134 nm |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance - Kansas City Kansas City, MO | 160 nm |
| Butler Avionics, Inc New Century, KS | 165 nm |
| West Maintenance New Century, KS | 165 nm |
| McCandless Avionics, LC Waverly, IA | 179 nm |
Showing 10 closest of ~400 geocoded shops in the repair-station directory. Source: AOPA business listings.
References
- FAA Chart Supplement (CSUP) A/FD entry — official FAA ↗
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