Why go
- City in the United States.
- Served by Jim Kelly Field (LXN).
History
Kearney is a city in and the county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 33,790 in the 2020 census, making it the 5th most populous city in Nebraska. It is home to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The westward push of the railroad as the Civil War ended gave new birth to the community.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Great Lakes Airlines ZK (EM2) · 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 — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Jim Kelly Field (LXN); 19 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EAR has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (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 Kearney, Nebraska. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.