Central Nebraska Regional Airport is a medium-sized airport serving Grand Island, United States. Its IATA code is GRI and its ICAO code is KGRI. The airport lies at an elevation of 1,847 ft (563 m) above sea level. It has 2 runway(s); the longest is 17/35, 7,002 ft (2,134 m) long. Local time follows the America/Chicago time zone.
Key facts
- IATA code
- GRI
- ICAO code
- KGRI
- Airport type
- Medium airport
- Elevation
- 1,847 ft (563 m)
- Coordinates
- 40.9675, -98.3096
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Local time now
- —
- Scheduled service
- Yes
Location
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/31 | 6,608 ft · 2,014 m | 100 ft · 30 m | Concrete | Yes |
| 17/35 | 7,002 ft · 2,134 m | 150 ft · 46 m | Asphalt | Yes |
Nearest airports
Airports with scheduled service closest to Central Nebraska Regional Airport, by great-circle distance.
| Airport | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| EAR Kearney Regional Airport | Kearney, United States | 64 km · 40 mi |
| LNK Lincoln Airport | Lincoln, United States | 131 km · 81 mi |
| LBF North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field | North Platte, United States | 200 km · 124 mi |
| MCK McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport | McCook, United States | 210 km · 130 mi |
| SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field | Sioux City, United States | 226 km · 140 mi |
| MHK Manhattan Regional Airport | Manhattan, United States | 246 km · 153 mi |
| SLN Salina Municipal Airport | Salina, United States | 248 km · 154 mi |
| HYS Hays Regional Airport | Hays, United States | 250 km · 155 mi |
Distances to major hubs
Great-circle distances from GRI. These are geographic distances, not a list of operated flights.
| Airport | km | mi | NM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATL Atlanta | 1,471 | 914 | 794 | View route |
| LAX Los Angeles | 1,933 | 1,201 | 1,043 | View route |
| JFK New York | 2,058 | 1,279 | 1,111 | View route |
| MEX Mexico City | 2,395 | 1,488 | 1,293 | View route |
| LHR London | 7,043 | 4,377 | 3,803 | View route |
| CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) | 7,375 | 4,583 | 3,982 | View route |
| FRA Frankfurt am Main | 7,650 | 4,753 | 4,131 | View route |
| GRU São Paulo | 8,936 | 5,553 | 4,825 | View route |
| IST Istanbul | 9,429 | 5,859 | 5,091 | View route |
| HND Tokyo | 9,647 | 5,995 | 5,209 | View route |
| PEK Beijing | 10,337 | 6,423 | 5,582 | View route |
| DXB Dubai | 12,167 | 7,560 | 6,570 | View route |
| DEL New Delhi | 12,270 | 7,624 | 6,625 | View route |
| SYD Sydney (Mascot) | 13,994 | 8,695 | 7,556 | View route |
| SIN Singapore | 14,797 | 9,195 | 7,990 | View route |
| JNB Johannesburg | 14,882 | 9,247 | 8,036 | View route |
Radio frequencies
Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.
| Type | Description | MHz |
|---|---|---|
| ATIS | ATIS | 127.400 |
| CLD | CLNC DEL | 121.900 |
| CNTR | MINNEAPOLIS CNTR | 119.400 |
| CTAF | CTAF | 118.200 |
| GND | GND | 121.900 |
| OPS | ARNG OPS | 38.000 |
| RDO | COLUMBUS RDO | 122.450 |
| TWR | GRAND ISLAND TWR | 118.200 |
| UNIC | UNICOM | 122.950 |
External links
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Frequently asked questions
What is the airport code of Central Nebraska Regional Airport?
The IATA code of Central Nebraska Regional Airport is GRI and its ICAO code is KGRI.
Where is Central Nebraska Regional Airport located?
Central Nebraska Regional Airport is in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States, at 40.9675, -98.3096.
What time zone is Central Nebraska Regional Airport in?
Central Nebraska Regional Airport uses the IANA time zone America/Chicago. Daylight saving time, where applicable, is applied automatically by the clock on this page.
How long is the longest runway at Central Nebraska Regional Airport?
The longest runway listed is 17/35, 7,002 ft (2,134 m) long.
What is the nearest airport to Central Nebraska Regional Airport?
The nearest airport with scheduled service in our directory is Kearney Regional Airport (EAR), about 64 km (40 mi) away.
Source: OurAirports (data updated: 9 November 2026). Not for navigation. Always use official, current aeronautical publications.