Whether you have a layover, overnight sleepover or you are just quickly passing through, our Omaha Airport Guide is a great place to start planning your visit. Here, you’ll find information on services and facilities available inside the airport – including details about airport lounges, WiFi, mobile charging points, lockers, 24-hour food options, nearby hotels, and everything in between.
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OMA Airport Overview
To help you plan your layover or overnight sleepover, here is a quick run-down about what to expect during your time at Omaha Eppley Airfield.
What to Expect
Omaha Airport (code: OMA) is housed in a single, easy-to-navigate building divided into three areas: the landside Main Terminal and Concourses A and B, which branch off from the main terminal and have their security checkpoints. The airport has a few eateries, mainly on the airside, and a cafe in the Concourse. A food court is open 24 hours. A few shops plus free WiFi help travellers pass the time. No pay-to-use airport lounges are available.
Sleeping in Omaha Airport
If you’re looking for a place to rest, your best bet is probably the floor, as most seating has armrests. Overnight campers should bring earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones to cope with frequent announcements. For uninterrupted sleep, nearby hotels offer free airport shuttle service for guests. See our Airport Hotels section below for more info.
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In this guide we may refer to locations as “landside” and “airside”. Landside is the public area of the terminal located in the non-secure zone, before security. Airside is the secure area of the terminal that you must reach by going through security.
Airport Hours
The airport is open 24 hours.
Remember that TSA, airline check-in, and baggage drop hours vary according to the flight schedule. Check these hours with your airline. If you are in the terminal’s public area (landside), you will not be able to get through to the terminal’s secure area (airside) until the morning.
Rest & Relaxation Zones
There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.
Cots
The airport does not provide cots to stranded travellers. If this has changed, click here to update the guide.
Airport Hotels
If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Omaha Airport that provide free airport shuttles:
- Super 8 Omaha Eppley Airport Carter Lake » Check Rates
- Candlewood Suites Omaha Airport » Check Rates
- Best Western Plus Omaha Airport Inn » Check Rates
- Sleep Inn, Inn & Suites Omaha » Check Rates
For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Omaha Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.
Airport Lounges
There are no pay-per-use lounges at the airport.
Drinking Water
Information is unavailable. Does the airport have water fountains or water bottle refill stations? Click here to update this guide.
Food & Drinks
Most food concessions throughout the airport operate with varying schedules. Scooter’s Coffee (North Terminal Food Court) is open 24 hours.
Luggage Storage & Lockers
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Mobile Charging
We had no information about mobile charging availability at the time of this update. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Showers
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WiFi / Internet
Free unlimited WiFi is available at Omaha Airport. Just connect to the “OMA Free WiFi” network!
Security & Safety
Sleeping in any airport can include a certain level of risk, especially when travelling alone. It’s important to take certain precautions to ensure your safety and the security of your valuables. Here are a few tips:
- Safety First. It’s a good idea to know where the security office is located and look for video cameras where you plan to sleep. You can also ask the security personnel for advice on the safest places to spend the night.
- Don’t Seclude Yourself. If you’re travelling alone, we recommend you stay near other travellers or close to security. This will help you feel more secure and deter potential thieves.
- Hide Your Valuables. It’s also important to hide your valuables. Don’t leave them out in plain view, as this could make you a target for theft. Additionally, if you are a deep sleeper, you may want to padlock your bag to something or sleep with your bag up against a wall to make it harder for someone to access zippers and pockets. We have received reports of sleepers who woke up without their phones and laptop bags. The travellers were left with just their headphones and laptop bag strap.
- Stay Alert. It’s best to stay alert and awake if you feel unsafe or uncomfortable. Drink coffee or other caffeinated beverages to help you stay awake, and remember that you can always catch up on sleep during your flight. These simple precautions can help you enjoy a safe night at the airport.
More Airport Information
ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so check your bank’s fee schedule and daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: on the upper and lower levels.
Baby Care Facilities – If you are travelling with an infant, there are baby care rooms for breastfeeding and diaper changing. Locations: Airside, Concourse A, near Gate A1 • Concourse B, near the United Gates. A family restroom is available on the lower level of the Central Terminal.
Conference Room – Large and small meeting rooms are available for rent. Location: Landside, Upper level.
Duty-Free & Shopping – Duty-Free shopping is not available. There is a small variety of shops to pass the time, including four locations of Hudson News for any last-minute items.
Medical Services – First aid services are available if you feel unwell or injured yourself. Location: central terminal, lower level.
SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
Car Rentals
The following car rental agencies are on the lower level near Door 3: Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • Hertz • National • Payless • Thrifty. The cars are at the New North Garage, level 3.
Hotel Shuttles
Several area hotels provide airport shuttle service: Best Western Plus Omaha Airport Inn • Candlewood Suites • Country Inn & Suites By Radisson • Courtyard Omaha Downtown • Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha – Downtown • Hilton Omaha • Holiday Inn Express & Suites • Residence Inn Omaha Downtown/Old Market Area • Sleep Inn & Suites Omaha • Super 8 Omaha Eppley Airport/Carter Lake. See also Airport Hotels above.
Taxis and Shuttles
Taxis and shared-ride shuttles are available on the lower level in the ground transportation area near Door 3. All taxis are metered, and reservations are not required. Shared-ride shuttles may or may not require a reservation. Contact your service provider of choice for details.
Last updated: 2024-08-26
This guide is for informational purposes only to assist with your planning. All information, including rates and hours, is subject to change at any time without notice. The information in this airport guide is based on information collected and/or received from the airports, lounges, hotels, transportation providers, and their websites. We are not representatives of any of the above-mentioned service providers. To report errors or to add/update any items mentioned in the guide: update the airport guide or write a review.