Brenner Field (KFNB), Nebraska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Brenner Field (KFNB) serves Falls City, Nebraska, with a single paved runway and a fixed attendance schedule rather than continuous staffing. The field sees a modest volume of business aviation activity, most of it transiting rather than based locally. Customs clearance is not available onsite; aircraft requiring that service route to Kansas City, roughly 62 nautical miles away. Falls City sits well outside the metro area, over 300 nautical miles from the nearest major city, positioning KFNB as a rural stop for operators working the region.
Runways
Brenner Field has one paved runway, 15/33, 4,000 ft long and 75 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Brenner Field has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 8am to 5pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Brenner Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Kansas City International (KMCI), 62 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Brenner Field recorded 131 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KFNB is concentrated in May, followed by secondary peaks in March and September, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 22 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Brenner Field averages 13.8 days above 90°F in July and 29.5 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.1°F, and January the coldest, at 36.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Brenner Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
For clearance delivery, contact St. Joseph Approach. When St. Joseph Approach is closed, contact Kansas City ARTCC.
Runway lighting including MIRL for runway 15/33, and PAPI and REIL for runways 15 and 33, is pilot-activated via CTAF.
Credit card fueling is available on a 24-hour basis.
Two courtesy cars are available.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Brenner Field has five airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Nebraska City Municipal (KAFK), 34.09 NM north.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KFNB
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Frequently asked questions
What is the runway length at KFNB?
Brenner Field (KFNB) has a single paved runway, 15/33, measuring 4,000 feet long and 75 feet wide with a concrete surface. This is the only runway serving the field, and it accommodates the airport's full paved capacity of 4,000 feet. There is no parallel or crosswind runway option at this facility.
Is fuel available at Brenner Field?
Brenner Field offers both 100LL and Jet A fuel, with credit card fueling available on a 24-hour basis according to airport remarks. Standard staffed attendance runs daily from 0800 to 1700 local time. Operators arriving outside those hours can still fuel using the self-service credit card system.
Can I clear customs at KFNB?
Brenner Field (KFNB) does not have customs clearance onsite. The nearest customs-capable airport is Kansas City International (KMCI), located approximately 62 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance should plan to route through KMCI rather than expecting service at Falls City directly.
What ground services does KFNB provide?
Brenner Field makes two courtesy cars available to arriving pilots, per airport remarks. Runway and approach lighting, including the MIRL, PAPI, and REIL systems on runway 15/33, are pilot-controlled and activated via CTAF. There is no control tower at the field, so all lighting and traffic coordination rely on pilot self-announcement.