Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (KMCK), Nebraska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (KMCK) serves southwest Nebraska with a primary paved runway long enough to handle a wide range of business turboprop and jet traffic. The field is non-towered, offers both Jet A and 100LL, and sits roughly 189 nautical miles from the nearest customs facility at Denver. Business aviation accounts for the majority of annual operations recorded here, according to FAA TFMSC data.
Runways
Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional has three paved and unpaved runways. The longest, 12/30, is 6,450 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
Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Denver International (KDEN), 189 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional recorded 1,122 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July and August. Business aviation traffic at KMCK builds through the year and peaks in July and August, according to FAA TFMSC data for 2025.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month August, 111 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional averages 20.7 days above 90°F in July and 30.6 freeze days in December. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91.2°F, and January the coldest, at 41.2°F.
Weather station is on the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional has published operating constraints in three categories: runway notes, pavement strength and other notes.
Activate VASI runway 30, PAPI runway 12, and MALSR runway 12 via CTAF.
Runway 17/35 is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 operations involving scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than nine passenger seats, or non-scheduled passenger-carrying flights with more than thirty passenger seats.
Runway 17/35 has threshold boundary markers.
Activate MALSR runway 12, PAPI runway 12, and VASI runway 30 via CTAF.
PCR VALUE: 90/R/B/W/T
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC on frequency. If unable, contact FSS on frequency via RCO. If unable, contact Denver ARTCC.
Unusable beyond 5 degrees right of centerline and 8 degrees left of centerline.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional has five airfields within 49 NM. The closest is Cambridge Municipal (KCSB), 20.60 NM east.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the longest runway at KMCK?
The longest runway at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport is 12/30, a concrete surface measuring 6,450 feet by 100 feet. This is also the field's maximum paved runway length, making it the primary runway for business jet and turboprop arrivals. A second paved runway, 04/22, offers 4,000 feet by 75 feet of concrete for crosswind operations. A third runway, 17/35, is a 1,330-foot turf strip with restrictions on larger scheduled and non-scheduled passenger operations.
Does KMCK have customs clearance onsite?
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport does not have onsite customs clearance. The nearest customs facility is at Denver, approximately 189 nautical miles away. Operators arriving from international origins should plan their customs stop at Denver before or after a visit to KMCK. This distance should factor into fuel and routing planning for any flight requiring customs processing.
What fuel is available at KMCK?
McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport stocks both Jet A and 100LL fuel, covering turbine and piston aircraft alike. The field operates on an all-year, all-week daylight attendance schedule. This dual fuel availability supports a mixed fleet of business aviation traffic, which makes up the majority of the airport's annual operations according to FAA TFMSC data. Pilots should confirm current attendance hours ahead of arrival given the daylight-based schedule.
Are there restrictions on using runway 17/35 at KMCK?
Yes, runway 17/35 at McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport carries specific operational limits. It is not available for Part 121 or Part 380 scheduled passenger operations carrying more than nine passenger seats, nor for non-scheduled passenger operations carrying more than thirty passenger seats. This turf runway measures only 1,330 feet in length, which further limits its use to smaller aircraft. Operators planning larger passenger flights should use one of the two paved runways instead.
What is the pavement classification at KMCK?
The published pavement classification value for McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport is PCR VALUE: 90/R / B/W / T. This figure applies to the airport's paved runway surfaces and should be checked against individual aircraft weight and gear configuration before dispatch. KMCK's primary runway, 12/30, is a 6,450-foot concrete surface capable of supporting a range of business aircraft. Operators should verify current pavement data through official sources prior to operating heavier airframes.