Eppley Airfield (KOMA)
Large airport · Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Eppley Airfield |
|---|---|
| ICAO | KOMA |
| IATA | OMA |
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 41°18'12" W 95°53'39" 41.30320, -95.89410 |
| Location | Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
| Scheduled service | Yes |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14L/32R | 8,500 ft (2591 m) | 150 ft | CON | Yes |
| 14R/32L | 9,502 ft (2896 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
| 18/36 | 8,154 ft (2485 m) | 150 ft | PEM | Yes |
Eppley Airfield at a glance
Eppley Airfield is a large airport in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, known to airline systems as OMA. The field elevation of 984 ft (300 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at KOMA are all figured from it. The airport handles scheduled commercial service, so expect controlled procedures, published approaches and commercial traffic in the pattern.
Of its 3 runways, the longest — 14R/32L — offers 9,502 ft (2896 m) of pem surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 14R points roughly 140° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for KOMA shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Eppley Airfield
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Offutt Air Force Base | KOFF | 20 km (11 NM) |
| Lincoln Airport | KLNK | 89 km (48 NM) |
| Columbus Municipal Airport | KOLU | 122 km (66 NM) |
| Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field | KSUX | 128 km (69 NM) |
| Karl Stefan Memorial Airport | KOFK | 149 km (80 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Eppley Airfield
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 984 ft field elevation of Eppley Airfield can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Eppley Airfield
What is the ICAO code of Eppley Airfield?
The ICAO identifier of Eppley Airfield is KOMA, and its IATA code is OMA. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Eppley Airfield above sea level?
Eppley Airfield sits at an elevation of 984 feet (300 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Eppley Airfield located?
The airport lies at 41.3032, -95.8941 — in Omaha, Nebraska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Offutt Air Force Base, about 20 km away.
Does KOMA publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for KOMA appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Eppley Airfield?
Eppley Airfield has 3 runways. The longest, 14R/32L, measures 9,502 ft (2896 m) with a PEM surface.