Higgins Bros Airport (1NE0) Area Aviation Weather & Runway Winds
As of 12:15 PM CDT, Oct 28, based on the nearest station (KTIF), 1NE0 is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 12 knots gusting 19, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported.
Aviation weather near Higgins Bros Airport in Brownlee, NE, decoded from the nearest reporting station (KTIF): conditions and runway crosswinds.
Higgins Bros Airport (1NE0) is a general aviation airport serving pilots in and around Brownlee, NE at a field elevation of 2,860 ft. 1NE0 has no weather station of its own. Conditions here are decoded from KTIF, about 23 nm away, the nearest reporting station, and local conditions can differ. It has 4 physical runways (N, NW, S, SE), the longest 2,500 ft. The nearest TAF is issued for KVTN.
No weather station at this airport: showing the nearest station KTIF, 22.8 nm away.
Wind from the north-northwest (330°) at 12 kt, gusting 19 kt, visibility 10+ statute miles, no cloud data, temperature 17°C (63°F), altimeter 29.97 inHg. Conditions are Visual Flight Rules (VFR).
METAR KTIF 281715Z AUTO 33012G19KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A2997 RMK AO2 T01720091
What changed at KTIF (nearest station)?
Since the 1635Z (11:35 AM CDT) report, compared automatically against the latest METAR.
- Flight category improved from MVFR to VFR.
- Gusts began, now gusting 19 kt.
- Wind direction moved from 280° to 330°.
- The 1,600 ft ceiling dissipated, no ceiling now.
- Temperature up 3°C.
Current pilot readout for 1NE0
Based on the nearest station (KTIF), 1NE0 is currently VFR with winds from 330° at 12 knots gusting 19, visibility 10+ statute miles, and no ceiling reported. Density altitude is approximately 3,750 ft (field elevation 2,860 ft). 1NE0 does not publish a TAF. The nearest TAF station is KVTN, about 32 nm away.
New to aviation weather? How to read a METAR → · What VFR/MVFR/IFR mean → · Decode any METAR/TAF → · Density altitude calculator →
Runway wind check
Estimated head/tailwind and crosswind for each runway end from the current reported wind.
| Runway | Length | Surface | Head / Tail | Crosswind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NFAV | 2,000 ft | TURF | 10 kt head | 6 kt left (g9) |
| NW | 2,500 ft | TURF | 10 kt head | 6 kt left (g9) |
| S | 2,000 ft | TURF | 10 kt head | 6 kt left (g9) |
| SE | 2,500 ft | TURF | 10 kt head | 6 kt left (g9) |
Open the crosswind calculator to try your own wind and runway numbers →
24-hour trend
Wind, ceiling and flight category over the last 24 hours.
Over the last 24 h: wind 12→12 kt, ceiling unlimited → unlimited.
1NE0 weather radar
Live NEXRAD + lightning, with a 4-hour future-radar forecast. Drag to pan, tap ⚡ to toggle lightning.
Radar: NOAA/NWS via IEM · Forecast: NOAA HRRR · Lightning: NOAA · Map © Stadia Maps © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap
NOAA NEXRAD composite and lightning, updated about every five minutes; amber frames are HRRR model guidance, not observed radar. Not for navigation.
Recent aviation weather trends at 1NE0
From ATIS Alerts' hourly weather history.
Over the past 24 hours, the nearest station KTIF reported a mix of conditions, most often low IFR across 70 observations, with 8 flight-category changes. The strongest gust reached 21 kt, the lowest ceiling was 200 ft. Wind most often came from the S.
Most recent change: MVFR → VFR
Most recent change: LIFR → MVFR
Share of hours each runway had the most headwind. From wind reports, not ATC assignments.
- N/NW/S/SE
- 100%
Get 1NE0 weather alerts in Telegram
Stop refreshing aviation weather manually. Track 1NE0 in ATIS Alerts and get notified when a new METAR changes the picture: a category drop, or wind and ceiling moving toward your minimums.
Track 1NE0 free on TelegramField aerial
North up
Imagery: USGS The National Map (public domain). Something off? ✏️ Suggest an edit
Airport info
Reference data from the OurAirports dataset.
- Type
- General aviation airport
- FAA LID
- 1NE0
- City
- Brownlee
- State
- Nebraska
- Country
- United States
- Elevation
- 2,860 ft
- Coordinates
- 42.3275, -100.4243
- Runways
- 4 physical runways · 4 runway ends
- Longest runway
- 2,500 ft
- Weather reporting
- Nearest station KTIF
- TAF
- Nearest KVTN
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Sunset in
- 6h 9m
Run a flight school, FBO, or club here? Embed 1NE0's live status on your website, free →
Nearby airports
Compare nearby METAR/TAF stations within 25, 50 and 100 NM before departure or arrival.
Within 25 NM
2 airports25–50 NM
6 airports50–100 NM
8 airports+2 more within 100 NM
Pilot PIREPs for Higgins Bros Airport (1NE0)
Community-submittedCommunity-submitted airport notes from pilots about runway conditions, wildlife, FBOs, fuel, turbulence, ramp access, and local tips.
Read recent community-submitted pilot notes for Higgins Bros Airport, including runway conditions, wildlife activity, FBO/fuel notes, turbulence, ramp access, and local airport tips.
⚠️ Pilot PIREPs on ATIS Alerts are community-submitted airport notes for situational awareness only. They are not official FAA PIREPs, NOTAMs, weather briefings, airport advisories, or flight-planning guidance. Always verify with official FAA/NWS sources, airport management, ATC, and current publications.
No Pilot PIREPs have been submitted for 1NE0 yet. Recently flew here? Help the next pilot by leaving a quick airport note.
Pilot PIREPs are community pilot notes for situational awareness only, not official FAA PIREPs or advisories. Verify with official sources. Notes are moderated before they appear; helpful marks and reports help us keep them useful.
⚠️ Not for operational use. Always verify with official FAA-approved preflight weather sources before flight.
Spotted incorrect airport info? ✏️ Suggest an edit