FBY · KFBY · Fairbury Municipal Airport

Fairbury Municipal Airport (FBY)

Fairbury, United States · small airport · 40.183° -97.169° ·
Airport Information
IATA CodeFBY
ICAO CodeKFBY
Typesmall airport
NameFairbury Municipal Airport
MunicipalityFairbury
CountryUnited States
ContinentNA
Latitude40.183° N
Longitude-97.169° W
Elevation1479 ft
Climate ZoneTemperate
Scheduled ServiceYes
Score50
Local TimeLoading...
Country & Timezone Info
CountryUnited States
ISO Code
RegionFairbury
Continent CodeNA
IANA TimezoneAmerica/New_York
UTC Offset (Standard)UTC-5
DST OffsetUTC-4
Current Offset--

🌬 Best Time to Fly

Recommended: May – September
Pleasant temperatures across most regions
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Spring: Mar–MaySummer: Jun–AugAutumn: Sep–NovWinter: Dec–Feb

✈ Airlines Serving FBY

AA — American AirlinesDL — Delta Air LinesUA — United AirlinesWN — Southwest AirlinesAS — Alaska AirlinesB6 — JetBlueAC — Air Canada

🌡 Climate — Temperate (40.2°N)

Jan
Feb
10°
Mar
13°
Apr
17°
May
21°
11°
Jun
26°
15°
Jul
28°
17°
Aug
27°
16°
Sep
23°
13°
Oct
18°
Nov
12°
Dec
* Approximate average temperatures by month based on temperate latitude zone

AI-Enhanced Insights

Fairbury Municipal Airport (FBY/KFBY) is a small general aviation airport serving the city of Fairbury in southeast Nebraska. The facility supports private pilots, recreational flying, and occasional business travel for Jefferson County and surrounding rural areas. With a single runway and modest infrastructure, it functions primarily as a convenient gateway for light aircraft operations in the region.

💡 Local Tip
Frequent visitors recommend calling the airport manager ahead of arrival to confirm current fuel prices, runway conditions, and any local flying events that might affect parking or ramp space.
🚖 Getting There

The airport is located just a short drive southeast of downtown Fairbury, making ground transportation straightforward. Rental cars may need to be arranged in advance from nearby larger cities, as on-site rental services are typically limited. Many visitors arrange ground transport through local hotels or contacts in town.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the airport primarily used for?
A: Fairbury Municipal Airport serves general aviation purposes, including private aircraft, recreational flying, flight training, and occasional business or medical transport flights.

Q: Are there commercial airline services at FBY?
A: No, this airport does not offer scheduled commercial airline service. Travelers needing commercial flights typically use larger regional airports in Nebraska.

Q: What facilities are available at the airport?
A: The airport features a runway suitable for small to mid-size aircraft, basic tie-down parking, and general aviation amenities. Pilots should contact the airport manager for current services and fuel availability.

Q: Can the airport accommodate larger aircraft?
A: The airport is best suited for small single-engine and light twin-engine aircraft. Larger aircraft should confirm runway length and weight limits with the airport before arrival.
AI-generated content · Generated Jun 27, 2026 · MiniMax-M3

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