Omaha, Neb. (Jan. 21, 2025) – Eppley Airfield set a new annual record for passenger traffic in 2024 with 5,277,326 travelers flying through the airport. The record-setting volume surpassed the previous record of 5,043,194 passengers set in 2018. The new milestone is also a 5.0% increase over 2023 passenger totals.
“Our record 2024 activity is a testament to the growing community and strong economy that we are fortunate to have here in Omaha,” said Dave Roth, Chief Executive Officer for the Omaha Airport Authority. “In 2023, we exceeded pre-pandemic activity levels and now, in 2024, we have set a new all-time annual record of passenger activity. We would like to thank our passengers for their increased interest in travel and we appreciate the support of our airlines and their investment in Omaha. The growth in passenger activity underscores the basis for our demand-driven Terminal Modernization Program. While the terminal may be busier than ever, Eppley Airfield is committed to providing premier customer service and airport facilities to accommodate growth.”
Build OMA
Construction of the Omaha Airport Authority’s Build OMA Terminal Modernization Program is underway to improve the traveler experience and accommodate long-term growth in passenger traffic. The program includes two additional gates, a new Customs and Border Protection arrivals hall for international passenger processing, an increase to approximately 646,000 square feet from the existing 375,000 square feet, and a single, unified concourse with a centralized Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening checkpoint.
Construction of the Omaha Airport Authority’s Build OMA Terminal Modernization Program is underway to improve the traveler experience and accommodate long-term growth in passenger traffic. The program includes two additional gates, a new Customs and Border Protection arrivals hall for international passenger processing, an increase to approximately 646,000 square feet from the existing 375,000 square feet, and a single, unified concourse with a centralized Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening checkpoint.
Construction of the Omaha Airport Authority’s Build OMA Terminal Modernization Program is underway to improve the traveler experience and accommodate long-term growth in passenger traffic. The program includes two additional gates, a new Customs and Border Protection arrivals hall for international passenger processing, an increase to approximately 646,000 square feet from the existing 375,000 square feet, and a single, unified concourse with a centralized Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security screening checkpoint.
To learn more about the Omaha Airport Authority’s plan to improve the airport experience for travelers, go to BuildOMA.com.
About Omaha Airport Authority
Omaha Eppley Airfield (OMA) is a medium-hub airport that served over 5.2 million passengers in 2024 and is the largest airport in the State of Nebraska. Seven airlines provide approximately 70 departures per day to 33 nonstop destinations from Eppley Airfield. The Omaha Airport Authority has a mission to provide premier customer service and airport facilities through operational excellence.
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