Kearney Regional Airport
Kearney Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Kearney in the United States, offering a practical local gateway for both regional travelers and general aviation users. Identified by the codes EAR and KEAR, the airport sits at an elevation of 2,131 feet (650 m), a detail that can matter for pilots and for visitors unfamiliar with the area’s High Plains setting. For passengers, its main appeal is convenience: arriving here places you close to Kearney without the longer ground transfers that often come with larger airports farther away.
About Kearney Regional Airport
Kearney Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Kearney in the United States, offering a practical local gateway for both regional travelers and general aviation users. Identified by the codes EAR and KEAR, the airport sits at an elevation of 2,131 feet (650 m), a detail that can matter for pilots and for visitors unfamiliar with the area’s High Plains setting. For passengers, its main appeal is convenience: arriving here places you close to Kearney without the longer ground transfers that often come with larger airports farther away.
The airport has two lighted runways, supporting flexibility in different operating conditions. Runway 13/31 is 4,498 feet long and built of concrete, while runway 18/36 is the longer primary option at 7,094 feet with an asphalt surface. For travelers, that generally signals an airport equipped to handle a range of aircraft movements with dependable day and night operations. For pilots and aviation-minded visitors, the combination of two runway alignments can also help accommodate changing wind conditions more efficiently.
Overview
Kearney Regional Airport is a medium airport serving Kearney in the United States, offering a practical local gateway for both regional travelers and general aviation users. Identified by the codes EAR and KEAR, the airport sits at an elevation of 2,131 feet (650 m), a detail that can matter for pilots and for visitors unfamiliar with the area’s High Plains setting. For passengers, its main appeal is convenience: arriving here places you close to Kearney without the longer ground transfers that often come with larger airports farther away.
What travelers should know
- Airport codes: EAR (IATA) and KEAR (ICAO)
- Location served: Kearney, United States
- Time zone: America/Chicago
- Airport type: medium airport
- Elevation: 2,131 ft (650 m)
Planning your arrival
Because Kearney Regional Airport operates on America/Chicago time, it is worth double-checking your schedule if you are connecting from another U.S. time zone. A smaller airport like this can make the overall journey feel simpler, especially if your destination is in or near Kearney itself. Travelers usually value this kind of airport for easier access, shorter distances from terminal to ground transport, and a more straightforward arrival experience than at major hub airports.
Routes
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FAQ
Kearney Regional Airport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Kearney Regional Airport is located in Kearney, United States (North America), at coordinates 40.730°, -99.000°.
- Its IATA code is EAR and its ICAO code is KEAR.
- Kearney Regional Airport serves Kearney, United States. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Kearney Regional Airport operates on America/Chicago local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Kearney Regional Airport sits at latitude 40.730° and longitude -99.000°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from EAR. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for EAR is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from EAR on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Nebraska, 68848, United States, the phone number is +1 308-234-2318, the official website is https://flykearney.com/. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 9 other airports in United States. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.