Airports / Nebraska / SCB
Scribner State Airport.
Scribner, Nebraska · 1,325 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
5.0/5
Google rating
4 ratings
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Operators based
1,325
Elevation ft
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
#2 / 28
Nebraska airports by Google rating
5.0★ across 4 Google ratings , ranked against 28 rated NE fields.
33 nm
To the nearest alternate
Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU), 6 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Scribner State Airport (KSCB / SCB) sits in Scribner, Nebraska, where it functions as a general aviation field. Field elevation is 1,325 feet above sea level. Free of scheduled airline operations, it serves business aviation, charter flights, and local general aviation.
While no charter operators list SCB as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU, 33 nm), Eppley Airfield (OMA, 38 nm), and Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK, 43 nm). The field has 2 runways, the longest 4,200-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to light jets.
Trip costs from SCB are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. You may also see the field referenced as Scribner Army Airfield. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from SCB to plan your flight.
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Field capability
ICAO
KSCB
IATA
SCB
FAA / Local
SCB
Elevation
1,325 ft
Coordinates
41.6103° N · 96.6299° 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 1,325 ft, SCB sits lower than 73% of the 45 Nebraska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 4,200 ft
- 17/354,200 ft × 75 ftConcreteLighted
- 12/302,820 ft × 60 ftConcreteUnlit
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 4,200 ft
SCB'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.
- 33nmOLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 38nmOMAEppley AirfieldOmaha
- 43nmOFKKarl Stefan Memorial AirportNorfolk
- 44nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
- 46nmLNKLincoln AirportLincoln
- 49nmSUXSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day FieldSioux City
Location
Open the full mapKSCB · Scribner State Airport · Scribner, NE
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from SCB on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Denver (DEN) | 381 nm | 1h 17m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 391 nm | 1h 19m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 483 nm | 1h 31m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 489 nm | 1h 32m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 526 nm | 1h 37m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 569 nm | 1h 43m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 634 nm | 1h 52m |
| Austin (AUS) | 687 nm | 2h 0m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use SCB?
- Scribner State 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 SCB?
- Scribner State Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 4,200 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- What is the nearest major airport to SCB?
- The closest alternate is Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU), about 33 nm away, followed by Eppley Airfield (OMA) at 38 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from SCB to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Denver about 1h 17m (381 nm), Chicago about 1h 19m (391 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 31m (483 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.