Airport
O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field (ONL)
O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field serves O'Neill, the Irish Capital of Nebraska, and the wider Holt County area in north-central Nebraska. Located about two miles northwest of downtown O'Neill, the airport provides convenient air access for general aviation, business, and private travel to the city and nearby Cowboy Trail, Niobrara River, and Sandhills destinations.
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About O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field
O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field is a public-use general aviation airport serving O'Neill, Holt County, and north-central Nebraska. The facility opened in August 1946 and is named after John L. Baker, a native of O'Neill who served as a fighter pilot during the Korean War.
The airport sits about two miles northwest of downtown O'Neill and is owned and operated by the O'Neill Airport Authority. It has two concrete runways: Runway 13/31, measuring 4,408 by 75 feet, and Runway 4/22, measuring 3,200 by 60 feet. The field supports private, business, charter, agricultural, and training flights rather than scheduled airline service.
O'Neill is located at the junction of US Highways 20, 275, and 281, so the airport is easily reached by road from the city centre and surrounding communities. Ground transportation is typically arranged by private vehicle, taxi, or pre-booked transfer, with the city just a few minutes away.
As the main air access point for the region, the airport serves travelers visiting the Irish Capital of Nebraska, the Cowboy Trail, the Niobrara River, and the Sandhills. Its fueling, hangar, tie-down, and aircraft maintenance services make it a practical stop for pilots and a convenient entry point for visitors to Holt County.
Terminal Overview
Terminals
O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field does not operate a commercial passenger terminal. As a public-use general aviation facility, it serves private, business, charter, and training flights through its general aviation apron and airport authority building, with no scheduled airline passenger terminal.
Ground Transportation Services to and from O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field
Transfers
Book private transfers from O'Neill Municipal Airport–John L Baker Field to hotels, downtown O'Neill, and locations across Holt County.
Hourly Chauffeur
Arrange an hourly chauffeur for flexible travel from the airport to business meetings, events, or destinations around O'Neill and north-central Nebraska.
Car Rental
Arrange a rental vehicle for independent travel from the airport to O'Neill and onward journeys across the region.
Bus & Group Transfers
Organize minibuses or charter buses for groups traveling between the airport, O'Neill hotels, event venues, and other destinations in the area.
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