Drive time to Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Eppley Airfield (OMA / KOMA) is a large airport serving Omaha, Nebraska. It sits 984 feet above sea level and has 3 runways, the longest 9,502 feet. The largest population centre nearby is Omaha, NE — the airport lies about 6.4 miles north-east of it in a straight line.

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before departure
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before departure

From nearby cities

Driving to OMA from cities near Omaha

The 10 largest population centres within 90 miles of OMA. Distances below are straight-line; the road route is always longer. Select a city to calculate its real driving time and distance to the airport.

Straight-line distance from each city to Eppley Airfield
CityStraight line Airport lies
Council Bluffs, IA 3.3 mi north-west Get drive time →
Omaha, NE 6.4 mi north-east Get drive time →
Bellevue, NE 10 mi north Get drive time →
La Vista, NE 11 mi north-east Get drive time →
Papillion, NE 13 mi north-east Get drive time →
Lincoln, NE 53 mi north-east Get drive time →
Beatrice, NE 84 mi north-east Get drive time →
Maryville, MO 85 mi north-west Get drive time →
South Sioux City, NE 85 mi south Get drive time →
Sioux City, IA 87 mi south Get drive time →
Alternatives

Other airports near OMA

Within 200 miles, straight-line. A slightly farther airport is sometimes the shorter drive — check both before you book.

Reference

OMA at a glance

IATA code
OMA
ICAO code
KOMA
Serving
Omaha, Nebraska
Elevation
984 ft
Runways
3
Longest runway
9,502 ft
Coordinates
41.3032, -95.8941
Classification
Large airport
Official site
Airport website
Reference
Wikipedia

Airport, runway and elevation figures come from the OurAirports open database. Routes are calculated to the airport's map reference point, which at a large airport may sit a few minutes from your specific terminal.

Timing

When to leave for a flight from OMA

Leave home drive time + 2 hours before a domestic departure from OMA, or drive time + 3 hours before an international one.

Those buffers cover bag drop, security and the walk to the gate, but not getting from your car to the terminal — at a large airport like OMA, allow another 15–30 minutes to park and ride in, or 30–45 if you are returning a rental car. The drive estimate above is free-flow and does not model live traffic. Full guide to timing your departure →

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Other airports in Nebraska

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FAQ

Questions about driving to OMA

How long does it take to drive to OMA?

It depends on your starting point. Enter your address in the calculator on this page and you'll get a road-distance driving estimate to Eppley Airfield, plus the option to start from any of the 10 nearby cities listed above.

What is the airport code for Omaha?

Eppley Airfield uses the IATA code OMA and the ICAO code KOMA. It is classified as a large airport and sits at 984 feet above sea level.

How far is OMA from Omaha?

Omaha, NE is about 6.4 miles from OMA in a straight line. Road distance is longer — use the calculator above with Omaha as your starting point for the actual driving time.

Which other airports are near OMA?

Within 200 miles: LNK (55 mi), SUX (80 mi), DSM (117 mi), FOD (123 mi). Distances are straight-line, so compare the actual drive times before choosing — a closer airport is not always a shorter drive.

How early should I leave for a flight from OMA?

Work backwards from your departure time: subtract two hours for a domestic flight (three for international), then subtract your drive time to OMA. The calculator on this page does that arithmetic for you once you enter your starting address, and adds the parking and shuttle time you should allow on top.