Airports / Nebraska / GRI
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
KGRI / GRIGrand Island, NebraskaELEV 1,847 FT
Google rating
Google reviews
Field elevation
Nearest alternate
Field standing
35 nm
To the nearest alternate
Kearney Regional Airport (EAR).
Overview
Central Nebraska Regional Airport (KGRI / GRI) sits in Grand Island, Nebraska, where it functions as a mid-sized airport. Field elevation is 1,847 feet above sea level. Scheduled carriers operate here, and the field also sees regular private and charter activity.
While no charter operators list GRI as their home base, the field is reachable for repositioned charter aircraft from nearby bases. The closest alternate fields are Kearney Regional Airport (EAR, 35 nm), Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU, 52 nm), and Lincoln Airport (LNK, 71 nm).
Trip costs from GRI are driven by the aircraft category flown and how far it must reposition. Browse operators flying from the area or estimate a trip cost from GRI to plan your flight.
What fliers highlight
Easy in & out
3/5 reviews“Immediate access to the rental car center makes arrival incredibly convenient.”
Shirley Perez Anel5★ on Google
Terminal & facilities
3/5 reviews“Clean, organized, and traveler-friendly, it’s a great airport for a stress-free journey.”
Shirley Perez Anel5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Central Nebraska Regional Airport — every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KGRI
IATA
GRI
FAA / Local
GRI
Elevation
1,847 ft
Coordinates
40.9675° N · 98.3096° W
Airspace
D · DeltaClass D — DeltaA control tower runs the immediate airspace. Pilots establish two-way radio contact before entering — typical for busy business-aviation fields.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NE fields
state range 984–4,313 ft
At 1,847 ft, GRI sits lower than 62% of the 34 Nebraska fields on the register.
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance — every listing links to its own field brief.
- 35nmEARKearney Regional AirportKearney
- 52nmOLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 71nmLNKLincoln AirportLincoln
- 73nmOFKKarl Stefan Memorial AirportNorfolk
- 108nmLBFNorth Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird FieldNorth Platte
- 109nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
Location
Open the full mapKGRI · Central Nebraska Regional Airport · Grand Island, NE
From the ramp
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