Kearney Regional Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Kearney, United States. Its IATA code is EAR and its ICAO code is KEAR. The airport lies at an elevation of 2,131 ft (650 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 18/36, 7,094 ft (2,162 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- EAR
- ICAO code
- KEAR
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 2,131 ft (650 m)
- Coordinates
- 40.7270, -99.0068
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 4,498 ft · 1,371 m | 75 ft · 23 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 18/36 | 7,094 ft · 2,162 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Kearney Regional Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| GRI Central Nebraska Regional Airport | Grand Island, United States | 64 km · 40 mi |
| MCK McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport | McCook, United States | 146 km · 91 mi |
| LBF North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field | North Platte, United States | 148 km · 92 mi |
| LNK Lincoln Airport | Lincoln, United States | 189 km · 117 mi |
| HYS Hays Regional Airport | Hays, United States | 211 km · 131 mi |
| SLN Salina Municipal Airport | Salina, United States | 244 km · 152 mi |
| MHK Manhattan Regional Airport | Manhattan, United States | 266 km · 165 mi |
| SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field | Sioux City, United States | 287 km · 178 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from EAR. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,510 | 938 | 815 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,869 | 1,161 | 1,009 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,120 | 1,317 | 1,145 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,367 | 1,471 | 1,278 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,103 | 4,414 | 3,835 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,435 | 4,620 | 4,015 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,709 | 4,790 | 4,162 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,961 | 5,568 | 4,839 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,486 | 5,894 | 5,122 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,626 | 5,981 | 5,198 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,335 | 6,422 | 5,581 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,216 | 7,591 | 6,596 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,301 | 7,643 | 6,642 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,930 | 8,655 | 7,521 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,789 | 9,189 | 7,985 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,941 | 9,284 | 8,068 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| AWOS | AWOS 3 | 123.875 |
| CNTR | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR | 119.400 |
| RDO | COLUMBUS RDO | 122.550 |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.800 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Kearney Regional Airport?
The IATA code of Kearney Regional Airport is EAR and its ICAO code is KEAR.
Where is Kearney Regional Airport located?
Kearney Regional Airport is in Kearney, Nebraska, United States, at 40.7270, -99.0068.
What time zone is Kearney Regional Airport in?
Kearney Regional Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Kearney Regional Airport?
The longest runway listed is 18/36, 7,094 ft (2,162 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Kearney Regional Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI), about 64 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.