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Airports / Nebraska / GRI
Medium airport · GRI
Central Nebraska Regional Airport.
Grand Island, Nebraska · 1,847 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
3.9/5
Google rating
309 ratings
0
Operators based
1,847
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Grand Island, NebraskaELEV 1,847 FTMedium airportScheduled service
3.9
Google rating
309
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,847
Field elevation
feet above sea level
35
Nearest alternate
nm to EAR
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). The field has 2 runways, the longest 7,002-foot paved runway, long enough for charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
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.
1 FBO serves KGRI. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Trego Dugan Aviation Grand Island
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- Hangar
- 6:00 am to 9:00 pm daily; after-hours call-out available
- Unicom 122.95
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- Car rental
- Restrooms
- Hotel help
- +4 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
3/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“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 984–4,925 ft
At 1,847 ft, GRI sits lower than 56% of the 45 Nebraska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
2 runways
longest 7,002 ft
- 17/357,002 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 13/316,608 ft × 100 ftConcreteLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 7,002 ft
GRI's 7,002 ft paved runway typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners.
- Turboprop3,000 ft
- Light Jet3,500 ft
- Midsize Jet4,500 ft
- Super-Midsize Jet5,000 ft
- Heavy Jet5,500 ft
- VIP Airliner6,000 ft
Class minimums are sea-level planning rules of thumb. A specific aircraft's balanced-field length varies with weight, temperature, and field elevation. Confirm performance with the operator.
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
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from GRI on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Denver (DEN) | 298 nm | 1h 6m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 402 nm | 1h 20m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 407 nm | 1h 21m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 472 nm | 1h 30m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 493 nm | 1h 33m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 574 nm | 1h 44m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 618 nm | 1h 50m |
| Salt Lake City (SLC) | 620 nm | 1h 51m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use GRI?
- Central Nebraska Regional Airport's longest paved runway is 7,002 ft, which typically supports charter aircraft up to VIP airliners. Lighter classes (turboprops, light and midsize jets) operate comfortably; confirm exact performance for a specific tail with the operator, since balanced-field length shifts with weight, temperature, and elevation.
- What is the longest runway at GRI?
- Central Nebraska Regional Airport has 2 runways; the longest measures 7,002 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Central Nebraska Regional Airport?
- One FBO serves GRI: Trego Dugan Aviation Grand Island. Phone, website, hours, unicom and services for each are listed on this page. Call ahead for fuel, ramp space, and ground handling.
- What is the nearest major airport to GRI?
- The closest alternate is Kearney Regional Airport (EAR), about 35 nm away, followed by Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) at 52 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from GRI to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Denver about 1h 6m (298 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 20m (402 nm), Aspen about 1h 21m (407 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.