Western Nebraska Regional Airport – BFF Scottsbluff
Western Nebraska Regional Airport with code BFF is also called William B. Heilig Field. It is geographically located 3 miles from the city of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The facility is owned and operated by Scottsbluff County local government. William B. Heilig is a well-known member of the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He is a flight instructor and served as a manager of the airport during the war. Currently, all flights are subsidized by the Essential Air Service Program. In 2008, the airport served over 10,000 passengers. As of today, it is classified as a non-primary commercial airfield.
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The original airport was opened in 1934. It served commercial airlines, airmail service, and even a pilot training facility. During the war, the municipal airport was turned to a military airbase in the state of Nebraska. The cost of the project was roughly about $5.5 million. The airport was handed to the county in 1947. In 2003, major improvements were done like a new terminal and adding wildfire fence. The airport is serving the cities of Gering and Mitchell.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Guests visiting Scottsbluff can stay at local accommodations. The Circle S Lodge is 4.4 miles away. Hotel visitors have continental breakfast, wifi access, and free calls. Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites Scottsbluff-Gering is roughly around 2.3 miles from the airport. This non-smoking hotel has 70 rooms with internet access, breakfast, and airport shuttle service. Days Inn by Wyndham Scottsbluff is also about 2 miles away. It is accessible to shops and restaurants.
On this page it is easy to search for Scottsbluff, NE airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Scottsbluff, NE, United States (BFF-Western Nebraska Regional) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the BFF airport.
Most of these BFF
hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed
and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Scottsbluff, NE
motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of.
Some of the main attractions in the area around the BFF airport are Riverside Discovery Center, Central Park, and Riverside Discovery Center.
Map of Scottsbluff, NE Hotels
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Weather Forecast for Scottsbluff, NE, United States (BFF-Western Nebraska Regional)
If you planning to travel to Scottsbluff, NE, United States (BFF-Western Nebraska Regional), here is your 6-day travel weather forecast to make sure you have all the essentials needed during your stay.
Start your day when the sunrises at 11:19 AM.
The temperature feels like 68 with a humidity level of 48 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 36 percent with visibility at 13.5 percent.
Today’s UV index is 9, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling southwest at a speed of 9 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 2:25 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
6/3
Scattered clouds
71°F
High: 88°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 10%
Tuesday
6/4
Scattered clouds
70°F
High: 80°F
Low: 53°F
Precipitation: 10%
Wednesday
6/5
Few clouds
71°F
High: 89°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
6/6
Few clouds
71°F
High: 87°F
Low: 59°F
Precipitation: 0%
Friday
6/7
Scattered clouds
74°F
High: 88°F
Low: 61°F
Precipitation: 35%
Saturday
6/8
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
70°F
High: 86°F
Low: 60°F
Precipitation: 90%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Scottsbluff, NE BFF airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free BFF airport shuttle service, 24 hour in-room dinning,
late check-in and check-out and free breakfast. For business traveler amenities like
free wifi and meeting rooms are helpful. Most common amenities are Vending Machines, Complimentary Breakfast
and Complimentary Breakfast.
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