Why go
- City in Nebraska, United States.
- Served by Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field (OGA).
History
North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is located in the west-central part of the state, along Interstate 80, at the confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers forming the Platte River. The population was 23,390 at the 2020 census, making it the 11th most populous city in Nebraska.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) · 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.
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 Ogallala Municipal Airport Searle Field (OGA); 26 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: LBF 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 North Platte, Nebraska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.