Airports / Nebraska / KBTA
Blair Municipal Airport.
Blair, Nebraska · 1,319 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
KBTA
ICAO identifier
0
Operators based
1,319
Elevation ft
FBOs on field
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
12 nm
To the nearest alternate
Eppley Airfield (OMA), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Blair Municipal Airport (KBTA) is a general aviation field serving Blair, Nebraska. The airport sits 1,319 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 KBTA for departures. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Eppley Airfield (OMA, 12 nm), Offutt Air Force Base (OFF, 20 nm), and Lincoln Airport (LNK, 45 nm). With a single 4,200-foot paved runway, KBTA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as light jets.
Charter pricing from KBTA depends on aircraft category, positioning distance, and trip timing. Compare rated operators or run a route through the cost estimator to gauge pricing from Blair.
1 FBO serves KBTA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
SkyWerx Aviation
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7 self-serve fuel; on-call 24 hours
- Unicom 123.05
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Parking
- +12 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
Field capability
ICAO
KBTA
IATA
n/a
FAA / Local
KBTA
Elevation
1,319 ft
Coordinates
41.4148° N · 96.1090° 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 1,319 ft, KBTA sits lower than 78% of the 45 Nebraska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
1 runway
longest 4,200 ft
- 134,200 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,200 ft
KBTA's 4,200 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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.
- 12nmOMAEppley AirfieldOmaha
- 20nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
- 45nmLNKLincoln AirportLincoln
- 55nmOLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 60nmSUXSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day FieldSioux City
- 69nmOFKKarl Stefan Memorial AirportNorfolk
Location
Open the full mapKBTA · Blair Municipal Airport · Blair, NE
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from KBTA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 369 nm | 1h 15m |
| Denver (DEN) | 401 nm | 1h 20m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 504 nm | 1h 34m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 509 nm | 1h 35m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 516 nm | 1h 36m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 543 nm | 1h 40m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 660 nm | 1h 56m |
| Austin (AUS) | 678 nm | 1h 59m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use KBTA?
- Blair Municipal Airport's longest paved runway is 4,200 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to light 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 KBTA?
- Blair Municipal Airport has one runway; the longest measures 4,200 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Blair Municipal Airport?
- One FBO serves KBTA: SkyWerx Aviation. 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 KBTA?
- The closest alternate is Eppley Airfield (OMA), about 12 nm away, followed by Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) at 20 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from KBTA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 15m (369 nm), Denver about 1h 20m (401 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 34m (504 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.