Eppley Airfield in Omaha has received a $7 million grant for its Federal Inspection Services Facility, according to an announcement from Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02). The funding comes through the FY24 Congressional Directed Spending program and supports the airport’s ongoing international expansion efforts.
Rep. Bacon has prioritized improvements to Eppley Airfield during his time in Congress, helping secure more than $84.1 million through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and other sources. These investments aim to increase flight capacity, expand inspection areas, streamline check-in and TSA procedures, and support additional international flights.
“We are building essentially a new airport that will meet the travel needs of the growing metropolitan Omaha area and welcome international flights. This transformation will shape our region’s future for many decades to come and will be vital for Omaha’s economy,” said Rep. Bacon. “I’m pleased to work with the leaders at Eppley and Sen. Fischer in creating what will become the best airport in the Midwest.”
Senator Fischer commented on her collaboration with Rep. Bacon: “Eppley Airport connects Nebraskans to the rest of our nation. With this important funding I helped secure alongside Rep. Bacon, Eppley Airport will connect our state with locations around the world, which will have a lasting positive impact on Nebraska for decades to come.”
Dave Roth, Chief Executive Officer for the Omaha Airport Authority, highlighted how this project is part of a larger modernization effort: “The addition of international flights at Eppley Airfield is one of the most exciting developments with the Build OMA Terminal Modernization Program,” he said. “For the first time in Nebraska history, passengers from Omaha and throughout the State will have access to nonstop international air service opportunities. We are appreciative of the ongoing efforts of Senator Fischer and Congressman Bacon to enable this development with their support of air transportation and growth at Eppley Airfield.”
Rep. Bacon visited Eppley Airfield today to observe construction progress on these upgrades.
Don Bacon has represented Nebraska’s 2nd district in Congress since 2017 after replacing Brad Ashford that year; he was born in Momence, Illinois in 1963 and now lives in Papillion.
