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Nearest Airport to Aurora: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Aurora is Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI), about 28 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 183 km away.

Closest airport GRI Central Nebraska Regional Airport 28 km · 17 mi · ~30 min by car
Closest international OMA Eppley Airfield 183 km · 114 mi · ~3 h 16 min by car

Airports near Aurora

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    Central Nebraska Regional Airport Flag of United StatesGrand Island, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GRI 28 km17 mi · ~30 min
  2. 2
    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OLU 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
  3. 3
    Kearney Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKearney, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    EAR 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
  4. 4
    Lincoln Airport Flag of United StatesLincoln, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LNK 105 km65 mi · ~1 h 52 min
  5. 5
    Karl Stefan Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesNorfolk, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFK 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  6. 6
    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 178 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min
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    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
  8. 8
    Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field Flag of United StatesSioux City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SUX 217 km135 mi · ~3 h 53 min
  9. 9
    Manhattan Regional Airport Flag of United StatesManhattan, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MHK 223 km139 mi · ~3 h 59 min
  10. 10
    North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field Flag of United StatesNorth Platte, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LBF 227 km141 mi · ~4 h 03 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Aurora; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Aurora?

The nearest airport to Aurora is Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI), about 28 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 183 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Aurora?

Eppley Airfield (OMA) is 183 km from Aurora in a straight line — roughly 3 h 16 min by car.

What other airports are near Aurora?

Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) — 85 km, Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) — 86 km and Lincoln Airport (LNK) — 105 km.

How long does it take to get from Aurora to Central Nebraska Regional Airport?

About 30 min by car for the 28 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.