Omaha's primary commercial gateway serving the Great Plains.
Opened
1925
Location
Omaha, United States
Eppley Airfield is the primary commercial airport serving the Omaha metropolitan area in Nebraska, United States. Located just northeast of downtown Omaha along the Missouri River, it handles several million passengers annually and serves as the main aviation hub for eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
The airport is named after Eugene C. Eppley, a prominent Omaha hotel magnate and philanthropist. It is owned and operated by the Omaha Airport Authority and has undergone several modernization and expansion projects over the decades to accommodate growing passenger demand.
Eppley Airfield offers nonstop service to numerous domestic destinations and connects travelers to international routes through major hub airports. Its central location within the continental United States makes it a convenient stopover and origin point for regional travel.
Terminals
The airport operates a single terminal building with two concourses, A and B, housing multiple gates for commercial airline operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transportation options include taxis, rideshare services, rental car facilities, and hotel shuttles, with no direct rail or light rail connection to downtown Omaha.
Airlines here
Major airlines serving Eppley Airfield include American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, and Frontier Airlines.
Notable facts
- ›Named after philanthropist and hotelier Eugene C. Eppley.
- ›Situated along the Missouri River northeast of downtown Omaha.
- ›Owned and operated by the Omaha Airport Authority.
- ›Serves as the primary commercial airport for both eastern Nebraska and western Iowa.
- ›The airport elevation is approximately 984 feet above mean sea level.
This profile is provided for general information only. Details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airport's official website before acting on them.
