Lincoln Airport - LNK
Lincoln Airport is a public and military airport, found five miles outside downtown Lincoln. It is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and serves Southern and Central Nebraska including Lincoln, Ashland, Syracuse, Papillion, La Vista, and more. Owned by the City of Lincoln, it is operated by the Lincoln Airport Authority. The airport’s primary runway was designed to serve as an emergency-landing site for the Space Shuttle, however it was never used for such purpose. In addition to serving commercial flights, Lincoln Airport is also home to the Lincoln Air National Guard Base.
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LNK began as an airfield. In 1928, it became a sop for United Air Lines, a service that continues to the present. There are three runways, which all have concrete/asphalt surfaces. It covers 5,000 acres and sits at an elevation of 1,219 feet above mean seal level. In 2016, Lincoln Airport handled 62,770 aircraft operations. The tarmac for the National Guard is closed to public use and is guarded 24 hours a day. Airlines that fly into Lincoln Airport include Delta Connection and United Express. Top destinations include Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, and Atlanta.
What to Do & Area Attractions
There are several airport hotels located near the airport. One well-reviewed property is the two-star Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport. It is just a 5-minute drive from the passenger terminal and 10 minutes from the Nebraska State Capitol. Another airport hotel option is the Americas Best Value Inn Lincoln Airport. It is a 2-star hotel that is just 6 minutes from Lincoln Airport.
An alternate airport to Lincoln Airport is the Eppley Airport located in Omaha, Nebraska, 66 miles from LNK. Another nearby airport is the Central Nebraska Regional Airport, located 95 miles from Lincoln Airport.
On this page it is easy to search for Lincoln, NE airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels,
resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Lincoln, NE, United States (LNK) airport
area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the LNK airport.
Most of these LNK
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 Lincoln, 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 LNK airport are Lied Center, Bob Devaney Sports Center, and Lied Center.
Map of Lincoln, NE Hotels
View all Lincoln, NE, United States (LNK) hotels, motels, lodging and attractions on Lincoln, NE, United States (LNK) location map.
Weather Forecast for Lincoln, NE, United States (LNK)
If you planning to travel to Lincoln, NE, United States (LNK), 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 11:34 AM.
The temperature feels like 53.8 with a humidity level of 49 so dress accordingly.
Cloud coverage is 39 percent with visibility at 14.9 percent.
Today’s UV index is 6, don’t forget the sunscreen if you need it!
Today’s winds are traveling south-southeast at a speed of 7 MPH. At the end of the day don’t miss the sunset at 1:18 AM.
Fahrenheit / Celsius
Today
4/24
Scattered clouds
57°F
High: 72°F
Low: 50°F
Precipitation: 0%
Thursday
4/25
Light shower rain
58°F
High: 65°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 65%
Friday
4/26
Thunderstorm with heavy rain
65°F
High: 77°F
Low: 52°F
Precipitation: 85%
Saturday
4/27
Thunderstorm with rain
64°F
High: 74°F
Low: 55°F
Precipitation: 50%
Sunday
4/28
Thunderstorm with rain
60°F
High: 69°F
Low: 45°F
Precipitation: 80%
Monday
4/29
Scattered clouds
55°F
High: 69°F
Low: 56°F
Precipitation: 20%
FAQs
What are the most common amenities for Lincoln, NE LNK airport hotels?
Airport hotels have useful amenities for frequent travelers like free LNK 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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