Beatrice Municipal (KBIE), Nebraska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Beatrice Municipal Airport (KBIE) is a public, non-towered field in southeast Nebraska serving Beatrice with two paved concrete runways, the longer stretching 5,602 feet. The airport is not a customs port of entry; the nearest customs facility is at Omaha (KOMA), roughly 72 nautical miles away. Self-service fuel is available around the clock, and jet fuel service is offered after published attendance hours for operators who plan ahead.
Runways
Beatrice Municipal has two paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 5,602 ft long and 100 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Runways are listed longest first.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Beatrice Municipal has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 7am to 7pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Beatrice Municipal does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Eppley Airfield (KOMA), 72 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Beatrice Municipal recorded 207 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at KBIE builds through the summer months, peaking in July and August before tapering sharply in November.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 29 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Beatrice Municipal averages 14.8 days above 90°F in July, 30.2 freeze days in January and 2.2 snow days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.4°F, and January the coldest, at 34.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Beatrice Municipal has published operating constraints in two categories: runway notes and other notes.
Runway 18 is designated as the calm wind runway.
The MALSR lighting system on runway 36 and the REIL lighting on runways 14 and 32 are activated via CTAF. MIRL lighting on runways 14/32 and 18/36 operates from sunset to sunrise. The PAPI on runway 36 operates continuously.
There is a 400-foot stopway at the runway 36 departure end.
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day via a credit card system, and Jet A fuel service is also available after hours.
Jet A fuel service is available after hours.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Beatrice Municipal has five airfields within 38 NM. The closest is Fairbury Municipal (KFBY), 20.27 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KBIE
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KBIE?
Beatrice Municipal Airport (KBIE) has two paved concrete runways. Runway 18/36 is the longer of the two at 5,602 feet by 100 feet wide, while runway 14/32 measures 4,401 feet by 75 feet wide. Runway 18 is designated as the calm wind runway. A 400-foot stopway is present at the runway 36 departure end.
Is customs available at Beatrice Municipal Airport?
Beatrice Municipal Airport (KBIE) does not have onsite customs service. The nearest customs facility is at Omaha (KOMA), located approximately 71.74 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near Beatrice should plan to route through Omaha instead of expecting service at the field itself.
What fuel is available at KBIE?
KBIE offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel. Self-service fuel is available 24 hours a day through a credit card system. Jet A fuel service is also provided after normal attendance hours, which run 0700 to 1900 daily, giving operators flexibility outside the staffed window.
How busy is Beatrice Municipal Airport with business aviation traffic?
Beatrice Municipal Airport recorded 207 business aviation operations in 2025 out of 779 total operations, according to FAA TFMSC data, placing it in a moderate-traffic tier. Monthly volumes at KBIE are uneven, with July and August each seeing around 28 to 29 business aviation operations compared to single digits in January, May, and November.