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Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States, in the Great Plains region. The population was 14,436 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 14,436

Why go

  • City in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States.
  • Served by Torrington Municipal Airport (TOR).

History

Scottsbluff is a city in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States, in the Great Plains region. The population was 14,436 at the 2020 census. Scottsbluff is the largest city in the Nebraska Panhandle, and the 13th-most-populous city in Nebraska.

Airports

Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) 46 mi to the centre
Alliance, 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. ✈ 3 airlines (Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. Chadron (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Frontier Airlines F9 (BE1) Β· 1 route: Chadron*
  • Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) Β· 1 route: Chadron
  • United Airlines UA (BE1) Β· 1 route: Chadron*

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
Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) 3.3 mi to the centre
250023 Airport Rd, Scottsbluff, NE 69361 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 (BE1) 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
Torrington Municipal Airport (TOR) 29 mi to the centre
Torrington, WY, 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
Kimball Municipal Robert E Arraj Field 47 mi to the centre
Kimball, NE, US
Outdoor
Reisig Brothers Airport 3.7 mi to the centre
Scottsbluff, NE, US
Outdoor
Corr Airport 12 mi to the centre
Melbeta, 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 β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Torrington Municipal Airport (TOR); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BFF 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 Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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