A Family Owned FBO offering
    • Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection
    • Aircraft Retrieval, Transport and Overseas Shipping
    and who believe in One-on-One contact with
    our customer.

A Family Owned FBO offering Aircraft Maintenance and Inspection, Aircraft Retrieval and Transport and who believe in One-on-One
contact with our customer.

Centrally located in the US, just 19 nautical miles west of Lincoln, NE. Whisler Aviation is always nearby to facilitate the Maintenance and Inspection of your aircraft, along with providing Aircraft Retrieval and Transport Services.

Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

Our mechanics are FAA-certified Airframe and Powerplant A&P Mechanics knowledgeable in all major general aviation piston engines. All inspections and maintenance are performed by or under the supervision of Inspection Authorization (IA) technicians. We will do the work for you, and we will do it well.
Services Available

Call us at 402-643-2226 for more information.

Aircraft Retrieval & Transport

AIRCRAFT RETRIEVAL & TRANSPORT

We work with insurance companies, maintenance facilities, military, individuals, static displays and museums.

The disassembly and transportation of non-flyable aircraft is a specialty we’ve perfected over 32 years of experience working with nearly every conceivable type of aircraft.

Transport Highlight

Whisler Aviation transports Higgins Boat to Seward, NE.

In July 2023, Whisler Aviation transported an historic Higgins Boat from California to Nebraska. Read More

Call us at 402-643-2226 for more information.

About Us

Greg Whisler

A&P & IA

Greg was a technician maintaining helicopters for the Nebraska Army National Guard in Lincoln and retired after 20 years of service. He now has over 40 years experience as an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic with an Inspector’s Authorization.

Terri Whisler

Fabric Specialist & Bookeeper​

Terri, an army veteran, is the Office Manager and handles the bookkeeping duties for the business as well as fabric restoration and repairs.

Jon Patak

Transportation and Retrieval​

Jon does Aircraft Retrieval, Airport Maintenance and is training as an A&P Mechanic. He has 25 yrs experience in the auto body, paint & collision field as well as auto maintenance. Jon has been with us since Oct 2020.

Call us at 402-643-2226 for more information.

Seward Municipal Airport (KSWT)

Located 3 miles south of Seward, Nebraska, on Hwy 15; or 3 miles North of I-80 (Exit 379) on Hwy 15
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Important Information

  • Coordinates: N 40º51.92’; W 97º06.56’
  • Category Airport: B II
  • Runways: 16-34 4200′ x 75′ concrete
  • 04-22: 3400’ X 150’ Turf
  • Approaches for RWY 16-34: RNAV (GPS)
  • Field Elevation: 1505’ MSL
  • UNICOM: 122.8
  • PAPI: 16-34
  • Lincoln ATIS: 118.050
  • Lincoln Approach: 124.0

KSWT Features

  • Lights: Pilot Controlled Lighting
  • Runway and Taxiway on 122.8 (UNICOM)
  • Beacon: Sunset to Sunrise
  • 24r Hr. Credit Card Fueling
  • 24 Hr. Terminal Building
  • Computerized Weather
  • Public Pay Phone
  • Courtesy Car
  • No Tie Down Fees
  • Heated Hangar for Overnight Stays (*Must be scheduled in advance and only if available*)

Seward Nebraska

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Shopping

Downtown Seward is 3 miles North of KSWT.
Super WalMart is 1/2 mile North of KSWT.

Dining

La Carreta • Amigos • Runza • Dairy Queen • Subway
Godfather Pizza • Dragon Palace • Pizza Hut McDonalds • Valentinos • Pac N Save Deli
Cafe on the Square • Bagels and Jo • Domino’s Pizza
Scooters Coffee Shop • Jimmy John’s

Motels

• Liberty House B&B (402) 641-8477
• Cobblestone Inn (402) 646-1004
• Sunset Inn (402) 643-3388
• East Hill Motel (402) 643-3679
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402-643-2226

P.O. Box 277
1251 280th Road
Seward, NE 6843

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Current Fuel Prices

• Prices are listed per gallon.
• 24 hour self-service.
• Credit card fueling available.
• All Major Credit Cards are accepted
(except American Express).

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