Lincoln Airport - LNK
Lincoln Airport is a public and military airport, found five miles outside downtown Lincoln. It is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and serves Southern and Central Nebraska including Lincoln, Ashland, Syracuse, Papillion, La Vista, and more. Owned by the City of Lincoln, it is operated by the Lincoln Airport Authority. The airport’s primary runway was designed to serve as an emergency-landing site for the Space Shuttle, however it was never used for such purpose. In addition to serving commercial flights, Lincoln Airport is also home to the Lincoln Air National Guard Base.
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LNK began as an airfield. In 1928, it became a sop for United Air Lines, a service that continues to the present. There are three runways, which all have concrete/asphalt surfaces. It covers 5,000 acres and sits at an elevation of 1,219 feet above mean seal level. In 2016, Lincoln Airport handled 62,770 aircraft operations. The tarmac for the National Guard is closed to public use and is guarded 24 hours a day. Airlines that fly into Lincoln Airport include Delta Connection and United Express. Top destinations include Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, and Atlanta.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several airport hotels located near the airport. One well-reviewed property is the two-star Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport. It is just a 5-minute drive from the passenger terminal and 10 minutes from the Nebraska State Capitol. Another airport hotel option is the Americas Best Value Inn Lincoln Airport. It is a 2-star hotel that is just 6 minutes from Lincoln Airport.
An alternate airport to Lincoln Airport is the Eppley Airport located in Omaha, Nebraska, 66 miles from LNK. Another nearby airport is the Central Nebraska Regional Airport, located 95 miles from Lincoln Airport.
