Thomas County Airport (KTIF), Nebraska
Landing essentials
Whether you can land, whether you can refuel, and how customs works here.
Overview
Thomas County Airport (KTIF) serves Thedford, Nebraska, with a single paved runway and unattended, credit-card fuel access for both piston and jet operators. As a Level 2 field, it supports modest but steady business aviation traffic, with the FAA TFMSC data showing operations concentrated in the summer and fall months. The airport sits well outside the customs network, with the nearest customs-designated airport at KFSD, roughly 195 nautical miles away.
Runways
Thomas County Airport has one paved runway, 11/29, 4,402 ft long and 60 ft wide, with a concrete surface.
Runway geometry from published threshold coordinates. Not for navigation.
Source: FAA Form 5010.
Fuel and airfield services
Thomas County Airport has Jet A and 100LL available on the field. The airport has no control tower.
Source: FAA Form 5010 / NASR.
Customs
Thomas County Airport does not clear customs. The nearest port of entry is Joe Foss Field (KFSD), 195 NM away.
Source: CBP list of ports of entry.
Business aviation traffic
Thomas County Airport recorded 284 business aviation movements in 2025. Traffic peaks in July. Business aviation traffic at KTIF peaks between June and September, with July recording the highest monthly total of the year.
Business jet movements, FAA TFMSC count. Peak month July, 46 movements in 2025.
Source: FAA TFMSC, business jet movements, 2025.
Climate
Thomas County Airport averages 13.6 days above 90°F in July and 30.7 freeze days in January. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88.0°F, and January the coldest, at 38.5°F.
Weather station is 15.7 NM from the field. Some values are estimated by the agency. 1991–2020 climate normals.
Source: NOAA NCEI.
Operating constraints
Thomas County Airport has published operating constraints in three categories: access, runway notes and other notes.
The approach has a 23:1 gradient due to a hill 18 feet high located 628 feet from the runway end, offset 281 feet to the right.
REIL for runways 11 and 29, PAPI for runways 11 and 29, and MIRL for runway 11/29 are pilot-activated via CTAF.
A 14-foot tree is located 107 feet from the runway end, offset 280 feet to the right.
A courtesy van is available.
Fuel is available around the clock via credit card.
For clearance delivery, contact Denver ARTCC.
Source: FAA Chart Supplement.
Nearby airfields
Thomas County Airport has two airfields within 46 NM. The closest is Drc, 27.55 NM west.
Source: Skystar calculation from official coordinates.
Skystar at KTIF
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Frequently asked questions
What runway does KTIF offer for business aircraft?
KTIF has a single paved runway, 11/29, measuring 4,402 feet long and 60 feet wide with a concrete surface. This is the same length listed as the airport's maximum paved distance, so it represents the only hard-surface option at Thomas County Airport. Operators should plan around this single-runway configuration since no crosswind alternative exists on-field.
Is fuel available at Thomas County Airport?
Yes, Thomas County Airport (KTIF) stocks both 100LL and Jet A, with fuel available around the clock via credit card. The field is unattended, so there is no staffed line service, and pilots handle fueling themselves at the self-service pumps. This setup supports transient traffic without requiring coordination with on-site personnel.
What approach obstacles should pilots know about at KTIF?
Thomas County Airport (KTIF) has a close-in obstacle consisting of a 14-foot tree located 107 feet from the runway end, offset 280 feet to the right. Additionally, a hill 18 feet high sits 628 feet from the runway end, 281 feet right of centerline, producing an approach gradient of 23:1 on that side. Pilots flying into KTIF should account for these obstructions during approach planning.
Does KTIF handle customs clearance on-site?
No, Thomas County Airport (KTIF) does not have on-site customs service. The nearest customs-designated airport is KFSD, located approximately 195 nautical miles away. Operators requiring customs clearance near KTIF need to route through KFSD or another designated port of entry beforehand.