Passenger terminalConcourses A and B
4501 Abbott Drive, Omaha, NE 68110FAA rank #61 · Medium hub
OMAOmaha
Eppley Airfield
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
OMA is actively rebuilding. Use the live A/B checkpoint times, verify the airline side before screening, and choose South Economy for the lowest rate or South Canopy for inexpensive covered parking.
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Security peakEarly mornings, Monday and Friday travel banks, Sunday evenings, holidays, and weather-disruption periods
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Security
What you’re walking into
OMA publishes live waits separately for Concourse A/South and Concourse B/North. Both checkpoints generally open at 4 AM and remain open until after the final departure in that concourse.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● No
Global Entry● Yes
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
South Economy$7/dayDoor-to-car shuttle; cheapest official option
North Economy$9/dayWalkable or short shuttle
South Canopy$12/dayCovered economy parking
Garage rooftops$15/dayUncovered and walkable
North/South garages$24/dayCovered and connected by skywalk
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Ride-app pickup is in Section D3 on the ground floor of the South Garage, about a 3–6 minute walk from either terminal area.
Rental counters are in the Customer Service Building within the North Garage, connected by skywalk and garage corridors.
North/Concourse B and South/Concourse A use separate checkpoints. During current Build OMA construction, verify the concourse before screening and expect landside walking between sides.
North cell-phone lotFree attended waiting north of the terminalEppley Airfield North Cell Phone Waiting Lot, Omaha, NE 68110
South cell-phone lotFree attended waiting south of the terminalEppley Airfield South Cell Phone Waiting Lot, Omaha, NE 68110
Free attended waiting lots are located north and south of the main terminal; overnight parking is not allowed.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
OMA has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. The Abbott Drive hotel cluster is roughly 1–2 miles away by courtesy shuttle.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingSleep Inn & Suites Omaha Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current hours
- Parking
- Extended parking is offered only with eligible rates
Best Western Plus Omaha Airport Inn
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify schedule before booking
- Parking
- Trip parking requires a qualifying package
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Omaha Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; contact the hotel for pickup
- Parking
- Included parking length depends on the selected package
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingEV chargers are available on Level 3 of the North Garage; normal parking charges apply.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightEppley Airfield is open 24/7, but checkpoints close after each concourse's final departure.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
OMA live security waits↗OMA official parking↗OMA airport maps and directions↗OMA parking FAQs↗OMA Global Entry and PreCheck↗