(Omaha, NE) -- Eppley Airfield officials are expecting 185,800 travelers in and out of the airport next week, or about 2.7% more than last year. Eppley officials expect the three busiest travel days of the Thanksgiving holiday season are expected to be, in order, Sunday, Dec. 1, Tuesday, Nov. 26 and Wednesday, Nov. 27.
The Omaha Airport Authority is offering the following tips:
• Arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to departure to allow for enough time to park, check-in at the airline ticket counter and process through the security checkpoints
• View “Navigating OMA During Construction” maps at FlyOMA.com
• Stay up to date with your airline via their website or app, and up to date on security checkpoint wait times, airport parking availability or reserve your parking at least 12 hours in advance at FlyOMA.com or on our mobile app.
• Additional Thanksgiving travel tips can be found on the TSA’s website, TSA.gov
An Important Reminder Passenger departure drop-off and arrival pick-up areas are located on Level 1 of the South Garage due to the construction of the Terminal Drive & Canopy Project.
Drivers will see signage directing them to the correct lane where they will meet travelers. Vehicles entering those lanes will not be charged parking fees. Drivers picking up arriving passengers can use one of two free cell phone lots, north and south of the terminal, to wait until their guests are ready to be picked up. Travelers with special needs, who may require assistance, should contact the Airport Communications Center at 402-661-8100.
Those picking up or dropping off travelers with disabilities may use the new pick up and drop-off area inside Level 1 of the South Garage or the front drive lane designated for commercial vehicles. To view the updated pick-up and drop-off map, go to FlyOMA.com.