Jim Kelly Field (KLXN), Nebraska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Jim Kelly Field (KLXN) serves Lexington, Nebraska, as a public-use, non-towered airport at 2,413 feet elevation, positioned roughly 705 nautical miles from the nearest major metro area. The field handles a modest volume of annual operations, the majority tied to business aviation, and offers a paved runway alongside a seasonal turf strip. Fuel service, including self-service options, supports transient traffic without requiring onsite customs, with the nearest customs facility located at KOMA.
Runways
Jim Kelly Field has two paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 14/32, is 5,489 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
Jim Kelly Field has Jet A+ and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Jim Kelly Field does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Eppley Airfield (KOMA), 178 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Jim Kelly Field recorded 475 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in May. Business aviation traffic at KLXN concentrates in the late spring and summer months, with May, July, and August each recording higher operation counts than the rest of the year according to FAA TFMSC data.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month May, 67 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Jim Kelly Field averages 10.7 days above 90°F in July, 30.5 freeze days in January and 1.8 snow days in February. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86.4°F, and January the coldest, at 38.0°F.
Weather station is 6.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Jim Kelly Field has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
Crops may constitute controlling obstructions in the approach during growing season.
Runway 01/19 is not plowed during winter months.
Pilot-activated lighting includes REIL on runway 14/32, MIRL on runway 14/32, and PAPI on runway 14/32, controlled via CTAF.
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours with credit card payment.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Jim Kelly Field has five airfields within 40 NM. The closest is Cozad Municipal (KCZD), 11.41 NM northwest.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KLXN
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Frequently asked questions
What runways are available at KLXN?
Jim Kelly Field (KLXN) offers two runways. Runway 14/32 is a 5,489-foot paved concrete surface, 100 feet wide, suitable for most business aircraft. Runway 01/19 is a 3,200-foot turf runway, 250 feet wide, that is not plowed during winter months. Pilots planning winter operations should account for the turf runway's seasonal unavailability.
Is fuel available at KLXN outside attended hours?
Self-service fuel is available 24 hours at Jim Kelly Field (KLXN) with credit card payment. The field carries both 100LL and A+ fuel types, with Jet A also listed as available. Attended hours run Monday through Friday from 0800 to 1700 and Saturday from 0800 to 1200, but self-service access extends beyond those windows for pilots arriving after hours.
Where is the nearest customs facility to KLXN?
Jim Kelly Field (KLXN) has no onsite customs processing. The nearest customs facility is located at KOMA, approximately 178 nautical miles away. Pilots requiring customs clearance should plan their routing accordingly, as this distance represents a significant diversion from Lexington, Nebraska.
Does business aviation traffic at KLXN vary by season?
Yes, business aviation traffic at Jim Kelly Field (KLXN) shows notable seasonal concentration according to FAA TFMSC data. Monthly operations peak in May at 67 and remain elevated through July and August at 61 each, compared to lower counts in winter months like February at 17. Dispatchers scheduling flights should anticipate busier conditions during the late spring and summer period.