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Nearest Airport to Central City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Central City is Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI), about 31 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 178 km away.

Closest airport GRI Central Nebraska Regional Airport 31 km · 19 mi · ~33 min by car
Closest international OMA Eppley Airfield 178 km · 110 mi · ~3 h 10 min by car

Airports near Central City

  1. 1
    Central Nebraska Regional Airport Flag of United StatesGrand Island, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GRI 31 km19 mi · ~33 min
  2. 2
    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OLU 66 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
  3. 3
    Kearney Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKearney, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    EAR 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 42 min
  4. 4
    Karl Stefan Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesNorfolk, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFK 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  5. 5
    Lincoln Airport Flag of United StatesLincoln, United States · Regional Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    LNK 108 km67 mi · ~1 h 56 min
  6. 6
    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
  7. 7
    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 178 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 min
  8. 8
    Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field Flag of United StatesSioux City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SUX 196 km122 mi · ~3 h 30 min
  9. 9
    Chan Gurney Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesYankton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    YKN 207 km128 mi · ~3 h 41 min
  10. 10
    North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field Flag of United StatesNorth Platte, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LBF 225 km140 mi · ~4 h 01 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Central City?

The nearest airport to Central City is Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI), about 31 km (19 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 178 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Central City?

Eppley Airfield (OMA) is 178 km from Central City in a straight line — roughly 3 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near Central City?

Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) — 66 km, Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) — 95 km and Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK) — 108 km.

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

About 33 min by car for the 31 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.