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Kearney Regional (EAR)
Kearney, NE · ICAO KEAR
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- FAA status now
- No delays
- Temperature
- 55°F
- Observed 10/30/2026, 3:56 AM CDT
- On-time arrivals, Aug 2026
- 58.8%
- 85 scheduled arrivals
- Canceled departures, Aug 2026
- 1.2%
Is EAR delayed right now?
Airport-wide delays, ground stops and closures from the FAA
No FAA-reported delays, ground stops or closures right now
FAA status as of 10/30/2026, 4:55 AM CDT. It covers the airport as a whole, not individual flights.
Weather at EAR
Latest airport observation (METAR) from the National Weather Service
- Temperature
- 55°F
- Dew point
- 46°F
- Wind
- From the NE at 5 mph
- Visibility
- 10+ miles
- Lowest cloud ceiling
- 1,500 ft
- Pressure
- 30.14 inHg
- Flight category
- Marginal VFR
Observed 10/30/2026, 3:56 AM CDT at KEAR (EAR). Raw report: METAR KEAR 300856Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM OVC015 13/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP201 T01280078 58001
EAR on-time arrivals by month
Share of scheduled arrivals that landed less than 15 minutes late. Canceled and diverted flights count as late.
August 2025 to August 2026. Only airlines that report to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics are included. Months with fewer than 30 flights are left out.
Airlines at EAR, August 2026
Departures by reporting airline
| Airline | Departures | Left on time | Canceled | Avg. delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SkyWest Airlines Inc. (OO) | 85 | 64.7% | 1.2% | 50 min |
Average delay is the total minutes late divided by all flights that operated, including flights that left early or on time. Fewer than 30 flights shows as Not reported.
Average fare from EAR
Domestic itineraries, Q2 2026
$551.89 compared with $445.26 nationwide, -1.6% from a year earlier.
Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 10% ticket sample. Compare airports
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Frequently asked questions
- Is EAR airport delayed today?
- As of 10/30/2026, 4:55 AM CDT, the FAA reports no airport-wide delays, ground stops or closures at EAR. Individual flights can still be late, so check with your airline.
- What is the on-time rate at EAR?
- In August 2026, 58.8% of 85 scheduled arrivals at EAR landed less than 15 minutes late, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- Which airlines fly from EAR?
- In August 2026, reporting airlines at EAR included SkyWest Airlines Inc. Other airlines may also serve the airport.
- How long is the longest runway at EAR?
- The longest runway at Kearney Regional is runway 18/36, 7,094 feet long, according to FAA records.
- What airports are near EAR?
- Nearby airports with airline service include Central Nebraska Regional (GRI, 40 mi), McCook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK, 91 mi), North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (LBF, 92 mi), Lincoln (LNK, 118 mi).
Source: FAA National Airspace System Status, FAA NASR, NOAA Aviation Weather Center, Bureau of Transportation Statistics