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Airports / Nebraska / ONL
Small airport · ONL
O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field.
O'Neill, Nebraska · 2,031 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
13 ratings
0
Operators based
2,031
Elevation ft
O'Neill, NebraskaELEV 2,031 FTSmall airport
5.0
Google rating
13
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2,031
Field elevation
feet above sea level
63
Nearest alternate
nm to OFK
Field standing
#1 / 28
Nebraska airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 13 Google ratings , ranked against 28 rated NE fields.
63 nm
To the nearest alternate
Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK).
Overview
Located in O'Neill, Nebraska, O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field (KONL / ONL) operates as a general aviation field. The field lies at an elevation of 2,031 feet. The field has no airline schedules, which keeps it focused on private and general aviation flying.
ONL has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK, 63 nm), Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN, 63 nm), and Miller Field (VTN, 85 nm). ONL offers 2 runways, the longest 4,408-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the light jet class.
Quotes for flights out of ONL vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from ONL, or browse verified operators serving the area.
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What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“Very nice office/lounge area for pilots that you wouldn't expect at a rural airport.”
Barry Stearns5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
FBO & ground handling
“Great FBO in place for your aviation needs.”
Barry Stearns5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KONL
IATA
ONL
FAA / Local
ONL
Elevation
2,031 ft
Coordinates
42.4689° N · 98.6870° 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 2,031 ft, ONL sits lower than 51% of the 45 Nebraska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,408 ft
- 13/314,408 ft × 75 ftAsphaltLighted
- 04/223,200 ft × 60 ftTreatedUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,408 ft
ONL's 4,408 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.
- 63nmOFKKarl Stefan Memorial AirportNorfolk
- 63nmYKNChan Gurney Municipal AirportYankton
- 85nmVTNMiller FieldValentine
- 86nmOLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 92nmGRICentral Nebraska Regional AirportGrand Island
- 102nmSUXSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day FieldSioux City
Location
Open the full mapKONL · O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field · O'Neill, NE
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from ONL on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Denver (DEN) | 313 nm | 1h 8m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 409 nm | 1h 21m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 419 nm | 1h 22m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 480 nm | 1h 31m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 533 nm | 1h 38m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 584 nm | 1h 45m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 604 nm | 1h 48m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 675 nm | 1h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use ONL?
- O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field's longest paved runway is 4,408 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 ONL?
- O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,408 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to ONL?
- The closest alternate is Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK), about 63 nm away, followed by Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) at 63 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from ONL to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Denver about 1h 8m (313 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 21m (409 nm), Aspen about 1h 22m (419 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.