Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Eppley Airfield
Rideshare pickup at OMA is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at OMA
UUber Pickup Zone
Ride App Pickup Area — Ground Floor, South Garage, Section D3
LLyft Pickup Zone
Ride App Pickup Area — Ground Floor, South Garage, Section D3
In the app
Enter 'Eppley Airfield (OMA)' or select Eppley Airfield in the app
How to find the rideshare zone
Follow 'Ride App' directional signage throughout the terminal; take the terminal skywalk or open crosswalk to reach the South Garage ground floor, then find Section D3.
Cell Phone Lot
Free South Cell Phone Lot (and North Cell Phone Lot) at 4501 Abbott Dr, Omaha NE 68110 — two lots, no published time limit, 24/7; use the South lot for easiest access to the South Garage pickup area. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at OMA
When surge peaks: Surge peaks Friday evenings, Sunday afternoons, and during College World Series (June) held in Omaha; Creighton basketball and Husker away-game travel also affect demand.
Wait tip
Uber and Lyft use a FIFO queue geofenced to Section D3 — drivers waiting elsewhere will not receive trip requests, so expect a brief queue delay.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at OMA including rental cars and public transit, see the OMA Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for OMA
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →