Central Nebraska Regional Airport
KGRI, Grand Island, NE
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (7,002 ft)
About 5 miles to downtown Grand Island
Central Nebraska Regional airport guide
Private Jet Charter to Grand Island
Central Nebraska Regional is a few minutes from downtown Grand Island.
- Main airport
- GRI / KGRI
- Elevation
- 1,847 ft
- Longest runway
- 17/35 (7,002 ft)
- Customs
- Confirmed with your quote
Flying Private to Grand Island
The airport has a 7,000-foot runway for most business jets.
The Nebraska State Fair and the spring sandhill crane migration bring the most visitors.
Grand Island Airports for Private Jets
Which airport is best depends on where you are going on the ground, the time of day and the aircraft.
Before You Book Grand Island
The local rules and conditions that affect your aircraft, schedule and price.
Crane Season
Viewing blinds book up early; plan ahead.
Winter Weather
Snow and wind are common.
When Demand Peaks in Grand Island
Book early for these dates. Quieter periods offer the widest choice of aircraft.
- March and April
- Sandhill crane migration on the Platte River.
- Late summer
- The Nebraska State Fair.
Flight Times and Prices to Grand Island
Estimated one-way flight times and prices to GRI for aircraft that fly the trip nonstop. Prices exclude taxes, fees and repositioning. Estimate a different trip
| From | Distance | Light jet | Midsize jet | Heavy jet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (TEB) | 1,262 mi | 3 hr 20 min$14,600–$21,000 | 3 hr 10 min$17,600–$22,500 | 3 hr$36,500–$56,000 |
| Los Angeles (VNY) | 1,196 mi | 2 hr 45 min$12,100–$17,500 | 2 hr 40 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Miami (OPF) | 1,465 mi | Needs fuel stop | 3 hr 35 min$19,600–$24,500 | 3 hr 20 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Dallas (DAL) | 567 mi | 1 hr 35 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 30 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Chicago (MDW) | 550 mi | 1 hr 40 min$10,900–$15,900 | 1 hr 35 min$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 30 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Houston (HOU) | 801 mi | 2 hr 5 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr$16,600–$21,500 | 1 hr 55 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| San Francisco (SFO) | 1,303 mi | 3 hr$13,000–$18,800 | 2 hr 50 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 45 min$36,500–$56,000 |
| Las Vegas (LAS) | 969 mi | 2 hr 20 min$10,900–$15,900 | 2 hr 15 min$16,600–$21,500 | 2 hr 5 min$36,500–$56,000 |
Best Aircraft for Grand Island
Light jets fly from the Midwest and Colorado.
Grand Island Private Jet Questions
Which airport serves Grand Island?
Central Nebraska Regional (GRI), a few minutes from downtown.
How long is a private flight from Chicago to Grand Island?
About 1 hr 40 min from Midway in a light jet.
