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City guide

McCook, Nebraska

McCook is a city in and the county seat of Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,446 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 7,446

Why go

  • City in and county seat of Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States.
  • Served by McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK).

History

McCook is a city in and the county seat of Red Willow County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 7,446 at the 2020 census.

Airports

McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK) 2 mi to the centre
McCook, NE, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Great Lakes Airlines) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. Denver (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BEH) Β· 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 β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Arapahoe Municipal Airport (AHF) 39 mi to the centre
Arapahoe, NE, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Imperial Municipal Airport (IML) 56 mi to the centre
Imperial, NE, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Shalz Field (CBK) 58 mi to the centre
Colby, KS, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Cambridge Municipal Airport 26 mi to the centre
Cambridge, NE, US
Outdoor
Oberlin Municipal Airport 26 mi to the centre
Oberlin, KS, 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 β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MCK 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 McCook, Nebraska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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