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Omaha’s Eppley Airfield sets tourism record in June

Omaha's Eppley Airfield set a new tourism record with a mix of College World Series traffic, summer travel, and expanded flight options.

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Omaha’s Eppley Airfield breaks tourism records in June

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OMAHA, Neb. —

Omaha’s Eppley Airfield just set another record.

More than 530,000 passengers traveled through the airport in June, making it the busiest month in Omaha’s history and topping last year’s record.

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Airport leaders say strong summer travel, the Men’s College World Series, and expanded flight options helped drive the increase.

Watch: Eppley Airfield gives look at progress halfway through construction

As passenger numbers continue to climb, Eppley is preparing to open part of its new terminal this November, with additional improvements rolling out through 2028.

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