๐บ๐ธ Omaha, United States of America
Eppley Airfield (OMA) is currently operating with a unique split-terminal configuration as of February 2025, part of the BuildOMA modernization project. The airport divides operations between North Terminal (Concourse B, gates B11-B20) serving Southwest and United, and South Terminal (Concourse A, gates A1-A10) serving American and Delta. This temporary arrangement, necessitated by construction of a new Central Pavilion scheduled to open in 2027, requires passengers to navigate between terminals via Terminal Drive walkways or the lower level of the South Garage.
As Nebraska's largest airport, located 3 miles northeast of downtown Omaha, Eppley handles over 5 million passengers annually with Southwest Airlines commanding the largest market share at 37%, followed by American at 21% and Delta at 18%. The split configuration maintains separate security checkpoints, ticketing areas, and baggage claims for each terminal, requiring passengers to carefully verify their terminal assignment before arrival.
Despite the construction, both terminals offer modern amenities including local dining options featuring Omaha steaks, retail shops, and free WiFi. The airport's three runways (14R/32L, 14L/32R, and 18/36) continue normal operations throughout the renovation, which represents the facility's most significant upgrade in four decades and will ultimately create a unified, state-of-the-art terminal complex.
Eppley Airfield (OMA) sits 3 miles northeast of downtown Omaha with the current split-terminal configuration requiring careful navigation planning. Metro Transit Route 3 provides public bus service to downtown for $1. 25, departing from the South Terminal ground transportation area hourly on weekdays, though service is limited on weekends. Shuttles run every 5-10 minutes, but allow extra time during the terminal split as you may need to request specific terminal pickup. During winter months (November-March), allow extra time for potential weather delays and de-icing procedures.
Ground transportation pickup locations differ by terminal: North Terminal (Southwest/United) passengers exit near gates B16-B19, while South Terminal (American/Delta) passengers use the A-gates area. Taxis queue at both terminals with metered fares averaging $20-25 to downtown hotels and $30-35 to West Omaha business districts. Short-term parking remains available at both terminals ($2/30 minutes, $28/day), while economy lots ($2/hour, $8/day) require shuttle access.
Both terminals have designated ride-share zones for Uber and Lyft on the ground level with typical downtown fares of $15-20. The consolidated rental car facility, accessible via shuttle from both terminals, houses Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. The Old Market entertainment district is 10 minutes away, while corporate centers in West Omaha are 15-20 minutes via I-480.
โข Verify terminal assignment - North (B gates) or South (A gates) before arrival.
โข Inter-terminal walking takes 10-15 minutes via Terminal Drive or South Garage.
โข TSA PreCheck available at both terminal checkpoints.
โข Limited dining after 7 PM - grab food before late flights for better experience.
โข Economy parking fills quickly Mon-Thu - reserve online for guaranteed space.
โข Free WiFi throughout both terminals, no registration required.
Minimum domestic connection:
35 minutes
International connections:
60 minutes
Interline transfers:
60 minutes
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Last updated: April 2026 | Data Source: IATA and other airline sites and resources