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Kearney, Nebraska

Kearney is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 33,790 in the 2020 census, making it the 5th most populous city in Nebraska.

Type CityPopulation 33,790

Why go

  • City in the United States.
  • Served by Jim Kelly Field (LXN).

History

Kearney is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 33,790 in the 2020 census, making it the 5th most populous city in Nebraska. It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave new birth to the community.

Airports

Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) 4.1 mi to the centre
Kearney, NE, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Great Lakes Airlines) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Denver (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Great Lakes Airlines ZK (EM2) · 1 route: Denver

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.

Indoor | Outdoor
Brewster Field (HDE) 22 mi to the centre
Holdrege, NE, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Jim Kelly Field (LXN) 37 mi to the centre
Lexington, NE, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Onion Crest Airpark 6.1 mi to the centre
Kearney, NE, US
Outdoor
Mitchell Field 13 mi to the centre
Amherst, NE, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jim Kelly Field (LXN); 19 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EAR has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Denver).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kearney, Nebraska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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