Location & Transportation
The North Platte Area Chamber & Development Corporation supports business growth in North Platte and Lincoln County by connecting companies and entrepreneurs with the resources they need to succeed. From site selection and workforce development to financing opportunities, advocacy, and community data, our team is here to help businesses start, grow, and thrive.
Location
Centrally located along the Interstate 80 corridor, North Platte and Lincoln County provide businesses with exceptional access to regional and national markets. Positioned at the crossroads of major transportation routes including I-80, U.S. Highway 83, and U.S. Highway 30, the community is well suited for manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, logistics, and distribution operations.
Businesses in North Platte benefit from efficient access to major Midwest and western markets including Denver, Omaha, Kansas City, Chicago, and the Colorado Front Range.
The community is further supported by daily commercial air service through SkyWest Airlines/United Express with direct connections to Denver International Airport and destinations across the country.
Transportation
North Platte's location at the intersection of Interstate 80 and US Highway 83, offers a tremendous locational advantage for transportation, distribution, and logistics services. North Platte and Nebraska's central location means that your product can get to your customers coast-to-coast faster and more efficiently. Visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a summary of hours of services regulation to verify regulations.
Ground Transportation
Various truck lines provide daily interstate and intrastate service to the North Platte region with a minimum of 20 trucks in and out per day.
Carriers with terminals in North Platte include: American Freightways, Brown Transfer, Nebraska Transport, Co., and Crete Carriers.
Additional companies include: Consolidated Freight, US Dugan Transportation, and Yellow Freight.
Air Service
North Platte has excellent air service. The North Platte Regional Airport - Lee Bird Field, SkyWest/United Airlines, and Trego/Dugan Aviation serve the needs of this busy central Nebraska community. For further information, please visit one of the following websites.
Airport Specifications & Services
Governing Body
- The North Platte Airport Authority
Location
- 3.6 miles east of the City of North Platte
Road Access
- 1/8 mile off of US Highway 30
- 2 miles north of Interstate 80
Passenger Air Service
-United - Twice daily flights to Denver International Airport (DIA) *Flights operated by SkyWest Airlines/ United Airlines
Cargo/Freight
Keylime Air - United Parcel Service
Baron Aviation - Federal Express
FBO Aircraft Maintenance
Trego/Dugan Aviation
Aviation Fuel
Av Gas and Jet Fuel (Contract Fuel)
Runway
8,000' x 150', grooved concrete, ILS, PAPI/VASI parallel taxiway, runway and taxiway lighting, approach lighting
Runway 17/35
4,926' x 100', asphalt, VOR, VASI, runway lighting
Aircraft Parking
Terminal apron, two FBO aprons
Vehicle Parking
Free short and long-term parking lots
Car Rental
Enterprise Rent-a-car (at Airport) and Thrifty Car Rental
Rail Access
Union Pacific - World's largest classification railroad yard is located 5 miles northwest of the airport, main line service 1/2 mile north
Unicom
Trego/Dugan FBO - VHF frequency 123.0
Fire and Crash Rescue
One fire truck (1500 gallons of water, 250 gallons of foam)
Airport Fire Station operational 6am-9pm Monday-Friday and 7am-6pm Sat. and Sun., North Platte Fire Department on call all other times
Weather Service
National Weather Forecast Office, located one block west of the terminal building
Parcel Service
United Parcel Service and Federal Express offer daily air/ground overnight freight service directly to the North Platte Region. These carriers also offer staffed pick-up sites in the area for better customer service and late drop-offs.
Industrial Air Park - Development Area
Today's business and industry leaders recognize the importance of efficient and effective access to both commercial and private air service as well as to convenient freight service. With this in mind, the North Platte Airport Authority has initiated steps to develop the Platte Valley Air Park. See more here.
