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Fairbury Municipal Airport

IATA FBYICAO KFBYLocal FBY🇺🇸 Fairbury
Coordinates
40.1830°N, 97.1693°W
Elevation
1,479 ft (451 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NE
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.8° E

Daylight today(Jul 21, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
05:45
Sunrise
06:17
Sunset
20:55
Civil dusk
21:26

About 14h 38m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Fairbury Municipal Airport

Fairbury Municipal Airport is a small airport in Fairbury, United States (ICAO KFBY, IATA FBY). It sits at an elevation of 1,479 ft (451 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 3,700 ft / 1,128 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Sutton Airport (NE35), about 18.6 nm to the wsw.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Live weather

KFBY

Live departures & arrivals

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Flight data by AeroDataBox. Times are estimates — not for navigation; confirm with the airline.

Where you can fly from here

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Current scheduled routes & daily frequency by AeroDataBox. Approximate — confirm bookable schedules with the airline.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 353,700 ft / 1,128 m75 ftConLightedOpen
11 / 292,487 ft / 758 m150 ftGreUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
CNTRMINNEAPOLIS CNTR126.400 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.700 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2606 · effective Jun 11, 2026 – Jul 9, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Instrument approaches (2)

Takeoff & alternate minimums (1)

Charts published by the FAA (public domain) and updated each 28-day cycle. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
LINCOLN BY NOTAMSpecial useDanger8000 ft MSL17999 ft MSL

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all United States airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
Obstacle1,450 ft
Obstacle1,463 ft
Obstacle1,486 ft
Obstacle1,480 ft
Obstacle1,486 ft
Obstacle1,450 ft
Obstacle1,470 ft
Obstacle1,506 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Fairbury Municipal Airport.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Fairbury Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Fairbury Municipal Airport is KFBY, and its IATA code is FBY.

Where is Fairbury Municipal Airport located?

Fairbury Municipal Airport is small airport located in Fairbury, United States, at an elevation of 1,479 ft (451 m).

How many runways does Fairbury Municipal Airport have?

Fairbury Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 3,700 ft / 1,128 m.

What time zone is Fairbury Municipal Airport in?

Fairbury Municipal Airport is in the America/Chicago time zone (UTC-05:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Fairbury Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Fairbury Municipal Airport is approximately 2.8° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Fairbury Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Fairbury Municipal Airport is Sutton Airport (NE35), about 18.6 nm to the wsw, followed by Hebron Municipal Airport and Beatrice Municipal Airport.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Fairbury Municipal Airport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.