For the first time ever, Omaha’s Eppley Airfield will have an airport lounge.
As part of Eppley’s $950 million terminal expansion and modernization project, Escape Lounges plans open inside the airport in 2027. The lounge will be located after security in the new concourse and will open in 2027. The lounge will feature many of the amenities found at airline lounges in major hub airports.
Escape Lounges is based in Manchester, United Kingdom, and has 20 locations in the United States along with five in U.K. and two in Australia. The closest existing locations are at airports in Kansas City, Minneapolis, Northwest Arkansas and Tulsa, Okla.
All Eppley passengers, regardless of airline or ticket class, will be able to purchase access passes at the door. Select credit card holders or lounge membership program participants may receive complimentary access, including Priority Pass and Dragon Pass.
The lounge will offer a premium experience with complimentary food and beverages, a full-service bar, high-speed Wi-Fi, restrooms, charging ports, newspapers, televisions and expansive views of the airfield from its third-floor location.
“We’re excited to introduce this new amenity to our passengers and our community. This lounge underscores our commitment to providing premier customer service and an enhanced experience for travelers at OMA,” said Dave Roth, Chief Executive Officer of the Omaha Airport Authority. “It’s another step toward transforming Eppley Airfield into the best airport in the Midwest.”
In addition to the terminal expansion project, the Omaha Airport Authority recently completed construction of a $60 million, 825-feet-long, glass canopy that covers the front terminal drive’s drop-off and pick-up area.
Eppley Airfield is a medium-hub airport that served more than 5.2 million passengers in 2024 and is the largest airport in the Nebraska-Iowa region. Seven airlines provide approximately 70 departures per day to 34 nonstop destinations.
Rendering courtesy of Omaha Airport Authority
