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Airports / Nebraska / OMA
Large airport · OMA
Eppley Airfield.
Omaha, Nebraska · 984 ft elevation. 1 charter operator based here.
4.2/5
Google rating
3,569 ratings
1
Operators based
984
Elevation ft
Scheduled service
Omaha, NebraskaELEV 984 FTLarge airportScheduled service
4.2
Google rating
3,569
Google reviews
ratings on Google
1
Based operators
charter operators on the field
3
FBOs on field
ramp, fuel and handling
984
Field elevation
feet above sea level
Field standing
11 nm
To the nearest alternate
Offutt Air Force Base (OFF), 2 fields within 50 nm.
Overview
Located in Omaha, Nebraska, Eppley Airfield (KOMA / OMA) operates as a large commercial airport. The airport sits 984 feet above sea level. Alongside scheduled airline service, the airport handles a steady flow of private and charter traffic.
The airport anchors local charter capacity, Jet Linx Aviation, LLC is based here. When weather or ramp space demands it, nearby options are Offutt Air Force Base (OFF, 11 nm), Lincoln Airport (LNK, 48 nm), and Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU, 66 nm). With 3 runways, the longest 9,502-foot paved runway, OMA can typically accommodate aircraft as large as VIP airliners.
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3 FBOs serve KOMA. Run one? Become the preferred FBO
Ramp services
FBOs on the field
Atlantic Aviation Omaha
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated in the Midwest, Atlantic Aviation OMA provides the best in service, so you have less to worry about. We are open 24/7, allowing you to enjoy our facility and comprehensive services whenever you need. If you're staying in the area, our friendly staff is happy to assist with anything from hotel reservations to recommendations on any of the attractions the area has to offer.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- Mon-Sun: 24 hours
- Unicom 131.30
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Courtesy car
- Car rental
- Hangar
- Maintenance
- +8 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Revv Omaha
Your FBO? Claim it, freeWe share our love of flying at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, where Revv operates the flight school and offers air charter services. Bringing personal aviation to more people means sharing our love of flight through outstanding instruction, attention to customer details and true craftsmanship.
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Signature Flight Support Omaha
Your FBO? Claim it, freeLocated approximately 200 miles north of Kansas City along the Missouri River, Omaha offers a colorful array of activities for all ages. Points of interest include the Henry Doorly Zoo and Boys Town. Omaha is also the home of the College World Series. Prior permission from the airport is required for transport category aircraft, which the FBO can assist in obtaining.
- Fuel
- Hangar
- 24/7
- Unicom 130.575
- Executive lounge
- Customs
- Conference room
- Wi-Fi
- Cafe
- Vending
- Courtesy car
- Shuttle
- +20 more
- Phone
- Website
- Address
Directory data, unpaid. FBOs can take the Preferred slot above.
What fliers highlight.
From the stored review texts
2/ 5 reviews
Terminal & facilities
“The airport is clean, well-maintained, and easy to navigate, making the travel experience much less stressful.”
Bochelley5★ on Google
2/ 5 reviews
Staff & service
“Security lines move efficiently, and the staff throughout the airport are friendly, professional, and helpful.”
Bochelley5★ on Google
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Field capability
ICAO
KOMA
IATA
OMA
FAA / Local
OMA
Elevation
984 ft
Coordinates
41.3032° N · 95.8941° 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
Large
Scheduled svc
Yes
Elevation vs NE fields
state range 984–4,925 ft
At 984 ft, OMA sits lower than 98% of the 45 Nebraska fields on the register.
Runways & aircraft access
3 runways
longest 9,502 ft
- 14R/32L9,502 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
- 14L/32R8,500 ft × 150 ftConcreteLighted
- 18/368,154 ft × 150 ftAsphaltLighted
Which aircraft can operate here
vs longest paved runway 9,502 ft
OMA's 9,502 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.
Based charter operators1
Access & alternates
Closest alternate fields by great-circle distance, every listing links to its own field brief.
- 11nmOFFOffutt Air Force BaseOmaha
- 48nmLNKLincoln AirportLincoln
- 66nmOLUColumbus Municipal AirportColumbus
- 69nmSUXSioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day FieldSioux City
- 80nmOFKKarl Stefan Memorial AirportNorfolk
- 102nmDSMDes Moines International AirportDes Moines
Destinations served
Location
Open the full mapKOMA · Eppley Airfield · Omaha, NE
From the ramp
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Flight times from here
Approximate nonstop block times from OMA on a typical midsize charter jet. Faster classes trim these; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.
| Destination | Distance | Block time |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago (ORD) | 361 nm | 1h 14m |
| Denver (DEN) | 409 nm | 1h 21m |
| Dallas (DAL) | 510 nm | 1h 35m |
| Vail / Eagle (EGE) | 513 nm | 1h 36m |
| Aspen (ASE) | 518 nm | 1h 36m |
| Nashville (BNA) | 532 nm | 1h 38m |
| Jackson Hole (JAC) | 671 nm | 1h 58m |
| Austin (AUS) | 672 nm | 1h 58m |
Common questions
- What size private jets can use OMA?
- Eppley Airfield's longest paved runway is 9,502 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 OMA?
- Eppley Airfield has 3 runways; the longest measures 9,502 ft on a paved surface and is lit for night operations.
- Are there charter operators based at OMA?
- Yes. 1 charter operator list Eppley Airfield as a home base, including Jet Linx Aviation, LLC. You can also request quotes from operators that reposition aircraft into the field.
- Which FBOs are at Eppley Airfield?
- 3 FBOs serve OMA: Atlantic Aviation Omaha, Revv Omaha and Signature Flight Support Omaha. 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 OMA?
- The closest alternate is Offutt Air Force Base (OFF), about 11 nm away, followed by Lincoln Airport (LNK) at 48 nm. Operators often position aircraft between these fields depending on ramp space and availability.
- How long is a flight from OMA to major cities?
- Typical block times on a midsize jet: Chicago about 1h 14m (361 nm), Denver about 1h 21m (409 nm), Dallas about 1h 35m (510 nm). Faster classes trim these times; add positioning and taxi for the real schedule.