Kearney Regional (KEAR), Nebraska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR), also known as Kearney Regional, serves the Kearney, Nebraska area with a non-towered field elevation of 2,132 feet. The airport handles both piston and turbine traffic on two concrete runways, including a 7,094-foot primary runway, and recorded 3,265 business aviation operations in 2025 according to FAA TFMSC data out of 6,184 total annual operations. Fuel is available on a published attendance schedule covering all days from 0600 to 2000 local time, with both 100LL and Jet A on the field.
Runways
Kearney Regional has two paved runways. The longest, 18/36, is 7,094 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
Kearney Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. Fueling is available from 6am to 8pm, daily, and the airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Kearney Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Eppley Airfield (KOMA), 145 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Kearney Regional recorded 3,265 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in August. Business aviation traffic at KEAR is distributed across the year with a notable peak in August, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 318 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Kearney Regional averages 11.0 days above 90°F in July, 30.8 freeze days in January and 2.2 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.6°F, and January the coldest, at 35.9°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Kearney Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
The HIRL for runway 18/36 is preset to low intensity; pilots can increase intensity and activate REIL for runway 18, MALSR for runway 36, PAPI for runways 13, 18, 31, and 36, and MIRL for runway 13/31 via CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 90/R/C/W/T
PCR VALUE: 155/R/C/W/T
Use caution when taxiing on the apron due to several closed areas.
Air carrier operations are not authorized more than 15 minutes before or after scheduled arrival/departure times without prior coordination with the airport manager and confirmation that ARFF is available prior to landing or takeoff.
For clearance delivery, if unable to contact on the FSS frequency, contact Minneapolis ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Kearney Regional has five airfields within 47 NM. The closest is Brewster Field (KHDE), 22.33 NM southwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kearney Regional (KEAR) a customs port of entry?
Kearney Regional does not have onsite customs processing according to the data on file. The nearest customs facility is at KOMA, located approximately 145 nautical miles away. Crews arriving from abroad need to plan their clearance through that airport or another designated port of entry before or after landing at KEAR. There is no CANPASS or onsite customs designation listed for this field. Flight planning should account for the routing and timing needed to reach KOMA for clearance.
What runways are available at KEAR for business aviation arrivals?
Kearney Regional Airport offers two paved concrete runways for arriving traffic. Runway 18/36 is the longer of the two at 7,094 feet, with a width of 100 feet, making it the primary runway for larger business aircraft. Runway 13/31 measures 4,498 feet long and 75 feet wide. Both runways at KEAR are concrete surfaces suitable for a range of turbine equipment. The 18/36 runway length matches the airport's published max paved distance figure.
What lighting is available at KEAR after hours?
Kearney Regional Airport (KEAR) has runway lighting that operators can control through CTAF. The HIRL on runway 18/36 is preset to low intensity and requires pilot activation to increase intensity. REIL is available on runway 18, and MALSR serves runway 36. PAPI units are installed on runways 13, 18, 31, and 36, while MIRL covers runway 13/31. All of these lighting systems are activated and adjusted via the common traffic advisory frequency since the field is non-towered.
Are there restrictions on air carrier operations at Kearney Regional?
Yes, air carrier operations at Kearney Regional Airport carry a specific timing restriction. Flights are not authorized to operate more than 15 minutes before or after their scheduled arrival or departure times without prior coordination with the airport manager. Confirmation that ARFF coverage is available is also required before landing or takeoff outside that window. This applies specifically to scheduled air carrier flights rather than general business aviation traffic. Dispatchers scheduling air carrier movements at KEAR should build in coordination with the airport manager for any irregular operations.
When is business aviation traffic busiest at Kearney Regional Airport?
Business aviation traffic at Kearney Regional Airport, per FAA TFMSC data for 2025, shows a peak in August with 318 operations. Other relatively active months include October at 292 and December at 299 operations. The lower months fall in November with 233 operations and February with 237. Traffic at KEAR is spread across the year without being confined to a narrow window, though August stands out as the highest single month. Total annual business aviation operations for the airport reached 3,265 for the year.