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Chadron, Nebraska

Chadron is a city in and the county seat of Dawes County, Nebraska, United States, in the Great Plains region. The population was 5,206 at the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 5,206

Why go

  • City in Dawes County, Nebraska, US.
  • Served by Pine Ridge Airport (XPR).

History

Chadron is a city in and the county seat of Dawes County, Nebraska, United States, in the Great Plains region. The population was 5,206 at the 2020 census.

Airports

Chadron Municipal Airport (CDR) 4.7 mi to the centre
Chadron, NE, US β€” Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron β€” plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes Airlines, United Airlines) Β· direct flights to 1 destination incl. Denver (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths β€” 3 airlines, 1 direct destination
  • Frontier Airlines F9 (BE1) Β· 1 route: Denver*
  • Great Lakes Airlines ZK (BE1) Β· 1 route: Denver
  • United Airlines UA (BE1) Β· 1 route: Denver*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data β€” they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Pine Ridge Airport (XPR) 29 mi to the centre
Pine Ridge, SD, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Gordon Municipal Airport (GRN) 42 mi to the centre
Gordon, NE, US β€” Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board β€” bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Hay Springs Municipal Airport 18 mi to the centre
Hay Springs, NE, US
Outdoor
Bogner Number II Airport 23 mi to the centre
Oelrichs, SD, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather β€” check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Pine Ridge Airport (XPR); 11 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: CDR has direct flights to 1 destination on 3 airlines (incl. Denver).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Chadron, Nebraska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit Β· Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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