Why go
- City in and county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States.
- Served by Hastings Municipal Airport (HSI).
History
Grand Island is a city in and the county seat of Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 53,131 at the 2020 census, making it the 4th most populous city in Nebraska. Grand Island is the principal city of the Grand Island metropolitan area, which consists of Hall, Merrick, and Howard counties. The Grand Island metropolitan area has an official population of 83,472 residents.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 3 direct destinations
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, ERD) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Hastings Municipal Airport (HSI); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: GRI has direct flights to 3 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas, Mesa).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Grand Island, Nebraska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.