Eppley Airfield Guide

Last updated 2026-04-17 UTC

IATAOMA
ICAOKOMA
LocationOmaha, United States
Current Local Time UTC-6

Eppley Airfield sits 4 miles northeast of downtown Omaha, Nebraska, on the western bank of the Missouri River. It is Nebraska's busiest airport, handling more passengers than all other airports in the state combined. The airport served a record 5.27 million passengers in 2024 and operates around 70 daily departures to 35 nonstop destinations across the United States.

The airport has been undergoing a $950 million Terminal Modernization Program since 2025. During construction, operations are divided between a North Terminal and a South Terminal with a temporary walkway between them. A new Central Pavilion with a unified security checkpoint is expected to open in 2027.

Eppley Airfield is named for Eugene C. Eppley, a hotel entrepreneur whose estate contributed $1 million to prepare the airport for jet service in 1960. The Omaha Airport Authority has operated the facility since 1959. Three runways serve the airport, with the longest at 9,502 feet.

🅿️ Parking

2 options
  • ParkOMA
  • Park 'N Go Airport Parking
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🚗 Car Rentals

9 options
  • Budget
  • Avis
  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • National
  • Hertz
  • Payless
  • Thrifty
  • Dollar
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🏨 Hotels

8 options
  • Super 8 by Wyndham
  • Best Western
  • La Quinta by Wyndham
  • Candlewood Suites by IHG
  • Sleep Inn & Suites by Choice Hotels
  • Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
  • Hampton Inn by Hilton
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport by IHG
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🚇 Public Transport

1 option

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🛫 Terminals

2 terminals
  • North TerminalMixed

    Allegiant Air, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines

    Concourses: Concourse B

  • South TerminalMixed

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines

    Concourses: Concourse A

🏙️ Nearby cities

3 cities
  • Omaha8 km southwest
  • Council Bluffs14 km east
  • Lincoln103 km west

🗺️ Airport Location

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Passengers · 20245.3M
Runways3
Opened1925
Coordinates41.30°, -95.89°
Operated ByOmaha Airport Authority

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airport codes for Eppley Airfield?

Eppley Airfield uses the following codes: IATA: OMA, ICAO: KOMA. These codes are used by airlines, pilots, and travel systems to identify the airport.

Where is Eppley Airfield located?

Eppley Airfield is located in Omaha, United States. The airport coordinates are 41.3032°, -95.8941°.

What services are available at Eppley Airfield?

Eppley Airfield offers: 2 parking options, 9 car rental companies, 8 nearby hotels, public transport connections. Click on each service type above to view detailed information.

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