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Norfolk, Nebraska

S. Routes 81 and 275.

Type CityPopulation 24,955

Why go

  • City in Nebraska.
  • Served by Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU).

History

Norfolk is a city in Madison County, Nebraska, United States, 113 miles (182 km) northwest of Omaha and 76 miles southwest of Sioux City, Iowa, at the intersection of U.S. Routes 81 and 275. The population was 24,955 at the 2020 census, making it the seventh-most populous city in Nebraska. It is the principal city of the Norfolk Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Airports

Karl Stefan Memorial Airport (OFK) 3 mi to the centre
Norfolk, NE, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) 40 mi to the centre
Columbus, NE, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Wayne Municipal Airport / Stan Morris Field 27 mi to the centre
Wayne, NE, US
Outdoor
Albion Municipal Airport 39 mi to the centre
Albion, NE, US
Outdoor
Simpson Airport 5.2 mi to the centre
Norfolk, NE, US
Outdoor
Kohles Airport 6 mi to the centre
Norfolk, 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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU); 21 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

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

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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