Eppley Field Breaks Passenger Records Amid Construction You may have seen signs around the airport recently and wondered how to get around. Eppley Field had 487,500 passengers in May, 349 more than the previous record set in June 2018. Previous article: Omaha's Eppley Field Receives $7 Million in Federal Funding for New International Arrivals Facility This is another milestone achieved with the start of the summer travel season, Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder meeting, and more flight options at the airport. “The other thing is the community here in Omaha is really good, strong, and vibrant. We have a strong economic growth, population growth, and the demand for air travel that comes with that,” said Steve McCoy with the Omaha Airport Authority. The airport is busier than ever in terms of travel and construction. The canopy project is one of the first steps in a $950 million modernization that is still underway during the peak travel season. Eppley Airfield is setting new passenger records as some passengers struggle to find their way inside the airport. Airport modernization efforts will continue through 2028. The canopy project is still under construction, with the top glass cover expected to be installed later this year. Inside Eppley, temporary walls, construction areas and uncovered ceilings suggest more renovations will be coming in the coming years. More: Eppley Airfield to open international flights to Mexico, Caribbean around 2028 “In 2028, we'll have a new terminal that will support the passenger experience, the passenger amenities that people are looking forward to, the customer service that they expect, and support our future growth and travel,” McCoy said. Click here for the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7.
OMAHA, Nebraska —
Eppley Airfield breaks travel records during construction
You may have seen signs in an airport recently and wondered how to get around.
Eppley Airport recorded a record number of passengers in May, with 487,500 passengers carried, 349 more than the previous record set in June 2018.
Previous coverage: Omaha's Eppley Field receives $7 million in federal funding for new international arrivals facility
This latest milestone comes as the summer travel season begins, Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder meeting and increased flight options at the airport.
“The other thing is, we have a really great, strong, vibrant community here in Omaha, with good economic growth, good population growth and corresponding demand for air travel,” said Steve McCoy with the Omaha Airport Authority.
The airport is busier than ever in terms of travel and construction, and this canopy project is one of the first steps in a $950 million modernization that's still underway during peak travel season.
Eppley Airfield is seeing new records for passenger numbers, with some passengers still having difficulty finding their way around the airport.
Work on the airport's modernisation will continue until 2028. The canopy project is still under construction, with the upper glass cover due to be installed later this year. Further renovation work is expected to take place within Eppley Airport over the coming years, including temporary walls, construction areas and exposed ceilings.
Read more: Eppley Field to open international flights to Mexico, Caribbean around 2028
“In 2028, we will have a new terminal that delivers the passenger experience, the passenger amenities people expect and the customer service they expect, supporting future growth and travel,” McCoy said.
For the latest headlines from KETV NewsWatch 7, click here
