Grand Island-Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GICNRA) has been a vital part of the Central Nebraska region since it was established in 1929. The airport was originally owned by the City of Grand Island and was used as an agricultural and recreational facility. It provided a convenient way for local farmers to transport their goods to market, as well as a way for people to travel around the region.
In the 1950s, GICNRA began to expand its services, offering commercial flights to nearby cities. In the 1960s, it became a major hub for air cargo operations in the Midwest. The airport experienced rapid growth during this time with new buildings being constructed and new services being added. By the 1970s, GICNRA had become one of the busiest airports in Nebraska and had gained recognition as an important regional airport.
The 1980s saw further expansion at GICNRA with more facilities being built, including a new terminal building and a control tower that allowed for better air traffic control operations. The 1990s saw further improvements such as upgraded runways and taxiways, improved lighting systems, and additional hangars for aircraft storage. In recent years, GICNRA has continued to modernize its facilities with new technology such as self-service kiosks and automated baggage handling systems.
GRI is the abbreviation code for Grand Island-Central Nebraska Regional Airport. According to Abbreviation Finder, GRI can also mean:
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Grand Island Airport, NE (GRI)
The Grand Island-Central Nebraska Regional Airport is a major air traffic hub in the US state of Nebraska. It is located in Hall County, which is geographically relatively central in Nebraska.
- URL: Grand Island (GRI)
- Time zone: GMT -6
- Service phone: +1 308 385-5170
- Address: Grand Island – Central Nebraska Regional Airport, 3743 Sky Park Raod, Grand Island, NE 68801-9142, USA
- Operator: Hall County Airport Authority
- Parking: Yes, there is a parking space.
- Accessibility: Drive on US Highway 281 on the route from Grand Island to St. Libory and follow the airport signs just before / after Grand Island.
- Train connections: The next possible Amtrak station is about 40 further south in Hastings, from where there is a connection to the “California Zephyr”, which runs from Chicago to Emeryville.
- Flight distribution on the days of the week: Monday (17.30%), Tuesday (8.31%), Wednesday (13.71%), Thursday (16.85%), Friday (17.75%), Saturday (8.76%), Sunday (17.30%)
- other spellings: Central Nebraska Regional Airport, Гранд Айленд, Небраска, 그랜드 아일랜드 (네브래스카 주), グ ラ ン ド ア イ ラ ン ド (ネ ブ ラ ス カ 州), 格蘭德艾蘭 (內布拉斯 加州)
Most popular destinations from Grand Island (flights per week)
- Dallas – Fort Worth International Airport, TX (22, 78.57%)
- Phoenix – Mesa Gateway Airport (4, 14.29%)
- Other (7.14%)
Location
The airport is located 5 kilometers northeast of Downtown Grand Island, Nebraska’s third largest city. Passengers arriving by car from out of town should take US Highway 281 from Grand Island towards St. Libory to the junction for Airport Road and then follow signs to the airport.