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.
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.
With 32+ Industry Years
We have perfected the
recovery and transportation of
Non-Airworthy Aircraft
Emergency Aircraft Recovery
Gear-up Landing Recovery
Aircraft Salvage Transport
Oversized Aircraft Hauling
Aircraft
Retrieval & Transport
Whisler Aviation specializes in aircraft retrieval, aircraft recovery, aircraft transport, and non-flyable aircraft hauling nationwide. We work with insurance companies, aircraft maintenance facilities, military organizations, private aircraft owners, museums, and static display operators to safely recover, disassemble, and transport damaged or disabled aircraft.
Aircraft Maintenance
Services Available
- Annual Inspections
- 100 Hr. Inspections
- Condition Inspections
- Prepurchase Inspections
- Preventative Maintenance
- General Maintenance
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.
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.
Watch a video of Greg Whisler preparing the AOPA Sweepstakes Aviot Husky, that has had a ground incident, for transport and sent out for repair.
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
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, Ne
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
Shopping
Downtown Seward is 3 miles North of KSWT.
Super WalMart is 1/2 mile North of KSWT.
