Columbus Municipal Airport- OLU-Columbus Municipal
Columbus Municipal Airport is one of the major domestic airports in Columbus, NE. OLU-Columbus Municipal serves regional flights for nearby areas surrounding Plate County, Nebraska. Owned by Columbus Airport Authority, the airport features 100LLand JetA fuels for sale. The ICAO airport cole of the airport is a 4 letter unique identifier - KOLU. The very first airline flight served in the airport was the Mid-West Airlines Cessna 190s back in 1950 to 1951. Frontier DC-3s were accommodated in the airport in 1965.
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The Columbus Municipal Airport sits in a land with a total area of 602 acres and features two runways. The first runway has a length of 6,800 feet while the second is shorter at 4,135. In 2007, the OLU- Columbus Municipal had a total of 15,000 aircraft operations. It had an average of 41 flights in day mostly for general aviation purposes. It is situated 441 meters above sea level. To enjoy the view or relax during a layover, you might want to visit the nearby city of Columbus, a short drive away from the airport.
What to Do & Area Attractions
If you plan to enjoy the nearby areas in Columbus or go on a short stay while waiting for a layover, head to the nearby OLU-Columbus Municipal hotels such as the Super 8 by Wyndham Columbus and the Sleep Inn & Suites. The hotels are located 2.4 kilometers and 1 kilometer from the airport respectively.
On this page it is easy to search for Columbus, NE airport hotels, we have listed hotels, airport motels, resorts, inns in order of proximity, closest airport lodging options are listed first. Columbus, NE, United States (OLU-Columbus Municipal) airport area map also gives you guidance on the distance of these hotels from the OLU airport. Most of these OLU hotels are designed to serve frequent travelers. If you are on business trip or family vacation or if your flight is delayed and you need an overnight stay near the airport. Some of these Columbus, NE motels have passenger pick up or free airport shuttle service which you can take advantage of. Some of the main attractions in the area around the OLU airport are Platte County Historical Society and Museum, Andrew Jackson Higgins Memorial, and Platte County Historical Society and Museum.
