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Small airport

Crete Municipal Airport

ICAO KCEKLocal CEK🇺🇸 Crete
Coordinates
40.6179°N, 96.9249°W
Elevation
1,500 ft (457 m)
Type
Small airport
Region
US-NE
Time zone
Chicago(UTC-05:00)
Magnetic variation
2.7° E

Daylight today(Sep 3, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
06:30
Sunrise
06:58
Sunset
19:59
Civil dusk
20:26

About 13h 1m 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 Crete Municipal Airport

Crete Municipal Airport is a small airport in Crete, United States (ICAO KCEK). It sits at an elevation of 1,500 ft (457 m) and has 2 runways, the longest 4,201 ft / 1,280 m. It observes America/Chicago local time. The nearest airport is Denton Airfield (NE40), about 6.4 nm to the nne.

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

Live weather

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NOTAMs

KCEK

Reference only — not an official briefing. Always obtain a certified briefing (e.g. 1800wxbrief.com / your AIS) before flight.

NOTAM data via the FAA NOTAM system.

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.

Live traffic nearby

Aircraft currently within ~40 nm, from live ADS-B. Positions are approximately real-time — not for navigation.

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Map

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

Runways (2)

RunwayLengthWidthSurfaceLightingStatus
17 / 354,201 ft / 1,280 m75 ftConLightedOpen
13 / 313,370 ft / 1,027 m150 ftGrsUnlitOpen

Radio frequencies (2)

TypeDescriptionFrequency
A/DLINCOLN APP/DEP124.000 MHz
UNICCTAF/UNICOM122.800 MHz

Instrument procedures & charts

Cycle 2609 · effective Sep 3, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026 Not for navigation — confirm currency on the official FAA source.

Showing 5 of 5 FAA procedures on this overview. Always fly the current, official chart. Full charts page.

Airspace in this area(1)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
DZ PNE001 CONTSpecial useDangerGND14500 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
Obstacle1,486 ft
Obstacle1,430 ft
Obstacle1,486 ft
Obstacle1,486 ft
Obstacle1,535 ft
Obstacle1,555 ft
Obstacle1,394 ft
Obstacle1,480 ft

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

Nearby airports

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code for Crete Municipal Airport?

The ICAO code for Crete Municipal Airport is KCEK.

Where is Crete Municipal Airport located?

Crete Municipal Airport is small airport located in Crete, United States, at an elevation of 1,500 ft (457 m).

How many runways does Crete Municipal Airport have?

Crete Municipal Airport has 2 runways, the longest being 4,201 ft / 1,280 m.

What time zone is Crete Municipal Airport in?

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

What is the magnetic variation at Crete Municipal Airport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Crete Municipal Airport is approximately 2.7° E, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Crete Municipal Airport?

The nearest airport to Crete Municipal Airport is Denton Airfield (NE40), about 6.4 nm to the nne, followed by Roth Airport and Feik Field Ultralight Flightpark.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

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