Flights delayed after storm damage closes Omaha’s Eppley Airfield
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Eppley Airfield in Omaha was shut down late Tuesday night due to storm damage.
About 10:30 p.m., the airport said on social media that high winds had moved through the area.
Channel 8 Meteorologist Jessica Blum said those winds peaked at 90 mph as they blew past.
Eppley Airfield (OMA) is currently closed for damage assessment and debris removal on the airfield after high winds moved through the area. Expect delays to arriving flights and contact your airline for flight information. Roadways leading to the airport may be affected from the…
— Eppley Airfield (@OMAairport) June 26, 2024
Eppley said that the damage was being assessed and that debris was being removed from the airfield.
By 2 a.m. Wednesday, the runway was clear, and the airfield reopened.
But several flights were still delayed or canceled, according to Eppley.
You can check the status of each flight on Eppley’s website.
Eppley Airfield (OMA) has reopened for aircraft operations. Airlines have delayed and cancelled several flights tonight and in the morning. Please contact your airline for flight status.
— Eppley Airfield (@OMAairport) June 26, 2024
