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6NE8AIRPORT

HOPPY'S

BENKELMAN, Nebraska

VFRUpdated 1h ago3,227 ft MSL

1

Runway

0

Frequencies

0

Procedures

0

NOTAMs

Quick Facts

FAA

6NE8

Elevation

3,227 ft MSL

Runways

1

Frequencies

0

Tower

No

Fuel

N/A

Coordinates

40.087, -101.569

Airport Information

Facility Type

AIRPORT

Elevation

3,227 ft MSL

Control Tower

No

Fuel Types

None listed

ARTCC

DENVER

Coordinates

40.0869, -101.5688

Ownership

Private

Hours of Operation

Current Weather

METAR KSYF 132315Z AUTO 15020G37KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 16039/48

Flight Category

VFR

Wind

150° at 20 kt G37

Visibility

10+ SM

Temperature

29°C

Dewpoint

2°C

Altimeter

1014.30 inHg

Cloud Cover

CLR

Nearest weather from KSYF (24 NM away)

Observed 2026-05-13 23:15Z

Nearby Weather Cameras

No camera at 6NE8. Showing nearest cameras.

Weather camera at Holyoke Municipal Airport facing East
Live

Holyoke Municipal Airport

East · Camera 1 · 4 cameras total

52 NM away

Weather camera at Kit Carson County Airport facing South
Live

Kit Carson County Airport

South · Camera 2 · 4 cameras total

66 NM away

8 camera angles available

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Source: FAA faa-weather-camera

Runways

IDLengthWidthSurfaceLights
15/332,600 ft100 ftTURF-

Active NOTAMs

No active NOTAMs for 6NE8.

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6NE8 Operational Overview

Location & Facility

HOPPY'S (6NE8) is a privately owned airport restricted to private use located in BENKELMAN, Nebraska, United States. The field sits at an elevation of 3,227 feet above mean sea level (MSL) at coordinates 40.0869°N, 101.5688°W.

Runways

HOPPY'S has 1 runway. The longest runway (15/33) measures 2,600 feet by 100 feet with a turf surface.

Communications & Operations

HOPPY'S is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) field.

Weather Cameras

2 FAA Weather Cameras are available near HOPPY'S, providing real-time visual weather conditions updated every 10 minutes. AeroCopilot integrates these cameras with AI-powered weather analysis to help pilots assess visibility and ceiling conditions before departure.

Current Conditions

The current flight category at HOPPY'S is VFR (Visual Flight Rules — good flying conditions). Weather conditions are updated in real-time from official NOAA Aviation Weather Center observations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 6NE8?

6NE8 is the ICAO identifier for HOPPY'S, a public-use airport located in BENKELMAN, Nebraska, United States.

How many runways does HOPPY'S have?

HOPPY'S (6NE8) has 1 runway. See the runway table above for dimensions and surface types.

What is the elevation of 6NE8?

The field elevation of HOPPY'S is 3,227 feet above mean sea level (MSL).

Is fuel available at 6NE8?

No fuel types are currently listed for HOPPY'S. Contact the FBO directly for availability.

What are the current weather conditions at 6NE8?

The current flight category at HOPPY'S is VFR. See the METAR section above for full decoded weather data including wind, visibility, temperature, and altimeter.

Are there active NOTAMs at 6NE8?

There are currently no active NOTAMs for HOPPY'S.

How do I access complete data for 6NE8?

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Where is HOPPY'S located?

HOPPY'S (6NE8) is located in BENKELMAN, Nebraska, United States, at an elevation of 3,227 ft MSL.

Does 6NE8 have weather cameras?

6NE8 does not have a direct weather camera, but there are nearby cameras within range. Sign up for AeroCopilot to view all nearby airport cameras.

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Source: FAA faa-nasr· AIRAC 28-day cycle· Updated May 14, 12:28 AM UTC
Source: FAA noaa-awc-metar· Updated May 13, 11:15 PM UTC
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