General aviation apron, hangars and low terminal building at Brewster Field airport near Kearney, Nebraska, in warm golden-hour light

Airport

Brewster Field (HDE)

Brewster Field is a public-use general aviation airport serving Holdrege, Nebraska, and the surrounding Phelps County region. Located just northeast of the city, it provides a convenient gateway for private, agricultural, medical, and business flights continuing to nearby destinations such as Kearney.

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About Brewster Field

Brewster Field is the public-use general aviation airport serving Holdrege, Nebraska, and surrounding Phelps County. The airfield was activated in 1946 and has grown into a modern facility used by private pilots, agricultural operators, medical flights, and commercial organizations.

Located about 2 miles northeast of central Holdrege, the airport provides convenient access for business and general aviation travelers in south-central Nebraska. Its main paved runway is 4,700 feet long and supported by a full-length lighted taxiway, while a turf runway is also available for daytime operations.

The airport has a single general aviation terminal with a passenger waiting area, pilots lounge, and conference room. Holdrege Aviation, the on-site fixed-base operator, supplies fuel and aircraft maintenance during business hours and by prior arrangement.

With no scheduled commercial airline service, Brewster Field functions primarily as a gateway for private and business aviation. Road access, courtesy transportation, delivered rental cars, and nearby connections through cities such as Kearney make onward travel across the region straightforward.

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Terminal Overview

Travelers walking beneath terminal signs inside an airport

Terminals

Brewster Field operates through a single general aviation terminal building rather than separate airline terminals. The airport has no scheduled commercial passenger terminals and serves private, agricultural, medical, and business aviation users.

Ground Transportation Services to and from Brewster Field

Transfers

Book private transfers from Brewster Field to hotels, businesses, and residences in Holdrege and the surrounding Phelps County area.

Hourly Chauffeur

Arrange a professional chauffeur by the hour for flexible travel from the airport, business appointments, events, or journeys around Holdrege.

Car Rental

Rent a car from Brewster Field for independent travel around Holdrege and onward journeys to nearby towns such as Kearney.

Bus & Group Transfers

Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between Brewster Field, hotels, event venues, and other destinations in the region.