5/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“I was met by a friendly FBO employee at the self serve pump, and he assisted me with fueling.”
Ralph Greenawald5★ on Google
Airports / Nebraska / BIE
Small airport · BIE
Beatrice Municipal Airport.
Beatrice, Nebraska · 1,324 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.8/5
Google rating
16 ratings
0
Operators based
1,324
Elevation ft
Beatrice, NebraskaELEV 1,324 FTSmall airport
4.8
Google rating
16
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,324
Field elevation
feet above sea level
33
Nearest alternate
nm to LNK
Field standing
#6 / 28
Nebraska airports by Google rating
4.8★ across 16 Google ratings , ranked against 28 rated NE fields.
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Lincoln Airport (LNK).
Overview
Beatrice Municipal Airport (KBIE / BIE) sits in Beatrice, Nebraska, where it functions as a general aviation field. The airport sits 1,324 feet above sea level. With no scheduled airline service, it caters to private, charter, and general aviation traffic.
No charter operator is headquartered on the field, but operators routinely position aircraft into BIE for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Lincoln Airport (LNK, 33 nm), Offutt Air Force Base (OFF, 62 nm), and Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK, 70 nm). With 2 runways, the longest 5,602-foot paved runway, BIE can typically accommodate aircraft as large as heavy jets.
Charter pricing from BIE depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Beatrice.
1 FBO serves KBIE. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Beatrice Municipal Airport FBO
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 0700-1900 daily (winter 0700-1800); after hours call 913-433-4671 or 541-668-1561
- Unicom 122.8
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Wheelchair access
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- Parking
- Fuel
- Crew car
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Nice lounge, clean restrooms, and relatively inexpensive 100LL.”
Ralph Greenawald5★ on Google
3/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“I was met by a friendly FBO employee at the self serve pump, and he assisted me with fueling.”
Ralph Greenawald5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Beatrice Municipal Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KBIE
IATA
BIE
FAA / Local
BIE
Elevation
1,324 ft
Coordinates
40.3013° N · 96.7541° W
Airspace
G · GolfClass G, GolfUncontrolled field, no tower. Pilots self-announce and sequence themselves on the common traffic advisory frequency.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Small
Scheduled svc
No
Elevation vs NE fields
state range 984–4,925 ft
At 1,324 ft, BIE sits lower than 76% of the 45 Nebraska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 5,602 ft
- 18/365,602 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/324,401 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 5,602 ft
BIE's 5,602 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 33nmLNKLincoln AirportLincoln
- 62nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
- 70nmMHKManhattan Regional AirportManhattan
- 72nmOMAEppley AirfieldOmaha
- 74nmOLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 75nmFRIMarshall Army Air FieldFort Riley (Junction City)
Location
Open the full mapKBIE · Beatrice Municipal Airport · Beatrice, NE
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from BIE on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Denver (DEN) | 365 nm | 1h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 412 nm | 1h 21m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 448 nm | 1h 27m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 469 nm | 1h 29m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 471 nm | 1h 30m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 537 nm | 1h 39m |
| Austin (AUS) | 608 nm | 1h 49m |
| Houston (HOU) | 644 nm | 1h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use BIE?
- Beatrice Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 5,602 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to heavy jets. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at BIE?
- Beatrice Municipal Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 5,602 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Beatrice Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves BIE: Beatrice Municipal Airport FBO. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to BIE?
- The closest alternate is Lincoln Airport (LNK), about 33 nm away, followed by Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) at 62 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from BIE to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Denver about 1h 15m (365 nm), Chicago about 1h 21m (412 nm), Dallas about 1h 27m (448 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.