Chadron Municipal Airport Guide

IATA CDRICAO KCDRChadronUpdated 2026-10-08
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Chadron Municipal Airport (ICAO KCDR) sits about five miles west of Chadron on U.S. Highway 20, in Dawes County in the Nebraska Panhandle. The field stands at 3,298 feet and covers 716 acres. The City of Chadron owns and operates it. AirNav lists the airport as active since April 1940.

Two concrete runways serve it: 3/21 at 5,998 by 100 feet and 12/30 at 4,400 by 75 feet. J & J Aero Services is the fixed-base operator, selling 100LL and Jet-A and offering hangar and tie-down space. Airport patrons park free.

Denver Air Connection flies scheduled service to Denver International Airport under the federal Essential Air Service program, replacing Southern Airways Express in September 2025. The rest of the traffic is general aviation. In the year ending June 2020 the airport logged 7,665 aircraft operations, about 69 percent of them general aviation, and 12 single-engine aircraft were based there in March 2022.

Services

2 of 6 available

Compare 4 listed options at Chadron Municipal Airport, spanning parking and hotels. Each guide sets out locations, distance from the airport, key features and links to book direct, so you can weigh cost against convenience before you fly. Select a service below to see every provider we track for Chadron Municipal Airport.

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Key facts

Size
2 runways
Location
42.838, -103.095
Operator
City of Chadron

Terminals

1 terminal

Chadron Municipal Airport has 1 passenger terminal — Chadron Municipal Airport Terminal, handling domestic flights for around 1 airlines. Check which terminal your airline uses before you travel, as check-in, security and boarding points differ between them, and moving from one to another can take time.

  • Chadron Municipal Airport TerminalDomestic

    Denver Air Connection

Nearby cities

1 city

Chadron Municipal Airport is closest to Chadron (8 km east). With 1 town or city within reach, it is a practical gateway for the wider region. Distances shown are straight-line from the airport, so allow extra time for road transfers, traffic and parking.

  • Chadron8 km east

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Chadron Municipal Airport?

Chadron Municipal Airport uses the following codes: IATA: CDR, ICAO: KCDR. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Chadron Municipal Airport located?

Chadron Municipal Airport is located in Chadron, Nebraska, United States. The airport coordinates are 42.8376°, -103.0950°.

What services are available at Chadron Municipal Airport?

Chadron Municipal Airport offers: 1 parking options, 3 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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