4/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“As of today, I would say it is clear than Tokyo International Airport (Haneda) that means Lincoln Airport must be the cleanest airport in the world.”
Seikoh Kobayashi5★ on Google
Airports / Nebraska / LNK
Medium airport · LNK
Lincoln Airport.
Lincoln, Nebraska · 1,219 ft elevation. A private-aviation gateway on the Bravo register.
4.2/5
Google rating
698 ratings
0
Operators based
1,219
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Lincoln, NebraskaELEV 1,219 FTMedium airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
698
Google reviews
ratings on Google
2
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
1,219
Field elevation
feet above sea level
42
Nearest alternate
nm to OFF
Field standing
42 nm
To the nearest alternate
Offutt Air Force Base (OFF), 3 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Lincoln Airport (KLNK / LNK) operates as a mid-sized airport. The field lies at an elevation of 1,219 feet. The airport supports scheduled airline service as well as private jet and charter movements.
LNK has no resident charter fleet; trips here are typically flown by operators repositioning from surrounding airports. Useful alternates include Offutt Air Force Base (OFF, 42 nm), Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU, 45 nm), and Eppley Airfield (OMA, 48 nm). LNK offers 3 runways, the longest 12,901-foot paved runway, which supports charter types through the VIP airliner class.
Quotes for flights out of LNK vary with aircraft type, repositioning, and schedule flexibility. The airport is also known as Lincoln Army Air Field and Lincoln Air Force Base. Use the cost estimator to model a trip from LNK, or browse verified operators serving the area.
2 FBOs serve KLNK. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Lincoln
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLincoln, Nebraska rises from the plains to serve as both a State Capital and a center for education and sports, thanks to the nearby University of Nebraska and their legendary Cornhusker teams. In addition to a cosmopolitan downtown area, Lincoln also features a number of world-class museums and cultural centers, including the Sheldon Museum of Art and the Museum of American Speed.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun 05:00-24:00; after hours call-out Mon-Sun 24:00-05:00
- Unicom 122.95
- Executive lounge
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- +5 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Duncan Aviation Lincoln
Your FBO? Claim it, free- Fuel
- 24 hours a day, every day
- Unicom 128.95
- Maintenance
- Fuel
- Ground handling
- Parts
- Pilots lounge
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
4/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“More surprising me was, all of the checkpoint security officers are so gentle, kind, and friendly to passengers.”
Seikoh Kobayashi5★ on Google
Themes counted by keyword across Google review texts for Lincoln Airport, every quote is verbatim from a real review.
Field capability
ICAO
KLNK
IATA
LNK
FAA / Local
LNK
Elevation
1,219 ft
Coordinates
40.8449° N · 96.7618° W
Airspace
C · CharlieClass C, CharlieRadar-controlled airspace around mid-size hubs. Aircraft must be in two-way radio contact and squawking a transponder while approach control sequences arrivals.Source: FAA NASR class airspace
Size
Medium
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NE fields
state range 984–4,925 ft
At 1,219 ft, LNK sits lower than 82% of the 45 Nebraska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 12,901 ft
- 18/3612,901 ft × 200 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14/328,649 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 17/355,801 ft × 100 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 12,901 ft
LNK's 12,901 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.
- 42nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
- 45nmOLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 48nmOMAEppley AirfieldOmaha
- 71nmGRICentral Nebraska Regional AirportGrand Island
- 75nmOFKKarl Stefan Memorial AirportNorfolk
- 95nmSUXSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day FieldSioux City
Location
Open the full mapKLNK · Lincoln Airport · Lincoln, NE
Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from LNK on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Denver (DEN) | 367 nm | 1h 15m |
| Chicago (ORD) | 404 nm | 1h 20m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 471 nm | 1h 30m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 474 nm | 1h 30m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 480 nm | 1h 31m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 552 nm | 1h 41m |
| Austin (AUS) | 641 nm | 1h 53m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 642 nm | 1h 54m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use LNK?
- Lincoln Airport's longest paved runway is 12,901 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 LNK?
- Lincoln Airport has 3 runways; the longest measures 12,901 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Which FBOs are at Lincoln Airport?
- 2 FBOs serve LNK: Atlantic Aviation Lincoln and Duncan Aviation Lincoln. 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 LNK?
- The closest alternate is Offutt Air Force Base (OFF), about 42 nm away, followed by Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) at 45 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from LNK to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Denver about 1h 15m (367 nm), Chicago about 1h 20m (404 nm), Vail / Eagle about 1h 30m (471 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.