Chadron Municipal Airport — Chadron, United States
← Looking for a different airport? Search hereChadron Municipal Airport in Chadron uses the IATA code CDR, with KCDR as its ICAO identifier.
Distance & flight time from CDR
Chadron Municipal Airport
Chadron Municipal Airport serves a small Nebraska Panhandle town wedged between the pine-covered buttes of Chadron State Park and the historic grounds of Fort Robinson, once a major U.S. Army post tied to the final Plains Indian Wars era. CDR receives subsidized scheduled service under the federal Essential Air Service program, a lifeline for a community otherwise hours from a major hub airport by car. Chadron State College, the town's other anchor institution, generates steady travel demand for faculty, recruiters, and visiting families. Ranchland and rugged Pine Ridge terrain surround the airport, reflecting the isolated, high-plains character of far northwestern Nebraska.
Runways at Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR)
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/21 | 5998 ft (1828 m) | 100 ft (30 m) | CON |
| 12/30 | 4400 ft (1341 m) | 75 ft (23 m) | CON |
Radio frequencies for Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR)
| Type | Description | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| ASOS | ASOS | 118.05 MHz |
| CNTR | DENVER CNTR | 127.95 MHz |
| FSS | COLUMBUS RDO | 122.5 MHz |
| UNIC | CTAF/UNICOM | 122.8 MHz |
Airports near Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR)
- Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) — 90.5 km (56.2 mi)
- Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) — 114.8 km (71.3 mi)
- Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) — 134.3 km (83.5 mi)
- Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) — 145.4 km (90.3 mi)
- Sidney Municipal Airport Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) — 193.3 km (120.1 mi)
- Miller Field (VTN) — 207.5 km (128.9 mi)
- Cheyenne Regional Jerry Olson Field (CYS) — 234.7 km (145.8 mi)
- Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (GCC) — 258.8 km (160.8 mi)
Chadron sits in Nebraska's northwestern Panhandle near the South Dakota border, about 90 km from the Black Hills; CDR's paved runway supports Essential Air Service flights that connect the town to a larger regional hub.
FAQ
What is the IATA code for Chadron Municipal Airport?
The IATA code for Chadron Municipal Airport is CDR.
What is the ICAO code for Chadron Municipal Airport?
The ICAO code for Chadron Municipal Airport is KCDR. IATA codes are 3 letters used for baggage tags and booking; ICAO codes are 4 letters used by air traffic control and pilots.