Why go
- City in Idaho, United States.
- Served by Depot Airstrip.
History
Nampa is the most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho, United States. The population was 100,200 at the 2020 census. It is Idaho's third-most populous city. Nampa is about 20 miles (32 km) west of Boise along Interstate 84, and 6 miles (9.7 km) west of Meridian. It is the second principal city of the Boise metropolitan area. The name "Nampa" may have come from a Shoshoni word meaning 'moccasin' or 'footprint'. According to toponymist William O. Bright, the name comes from the Shoshoni word /nampai/, meaning "foot". The city has a prominent student population, home to the College of Western Idaho and Northwest Nazarene University.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 16 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400, CRJ-700) · 6 routes: Lewiston*, Portland*, Sacramento*, San Diego*, San Jose*, Seattle*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 73C) · 5 routes: Denver, Las Vegas, Oakland, Phoenix, Spokane
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, A319, A320, 737-800, 737-900, CRJ) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Denver, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- Delta Air Lines DL (A320, 737-800, A319, 737-800) · 2 routes: Minneapolis, Salt Lake City
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 1 route: Denver*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- American Airlines AA (A319) · 1 route: Phoenix
- US Airways US (A319) · 1 route: Phoenix
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 Depot Airstrip; 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Nampa, Idaho. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.