The North Platte Area Chamber & Development Corporation supports business growth in North Platte and Lincoln County by connecting companies and entrepreneurs with the resources they need to succeed. From site selection and workforce development to financing opportunities, advocacy, and community data, our team is here to help businesses start, grow, and thrive.

Location

Centrally located along the Interstate 80 corridor, North Platte and Lincoln County provide businesses with exceptional access to regional and national markets. Positioned at the crossroads of major transportation routes including I-80, U.S. Highway 83, and U.S. Highway 30, the community is well suited for manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, logistics, and distribution operations.

Businesses in North Platte benefit from efficient access to major Midwest and western markets including Denver, Omaha, Kansas City, Chicago, and the Colorado Front Range.

The community is further supported by daily commercial air service through SkyWest Airlines/United Express with direct connections to Denver International Airport and destinations across the country.

Transportation

North Platte's location at the intersection of Interstate 80 and US Highway 83, offers a tremendous locational advantage for transportation, distribution, and logistics services. North Platte and Nebraska's central location means that your product can get to your customers coast-to-coast faster and more efficiently. Visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a summary of hours of services regulation to verify regulations. 
 

Ground Transportation

Various truck lines provide daily interstate and intrastate service to the North Platte region with a minimum of 20 trucks in and out per day.
Carriers with terminals in North Platte include: American Freightways, Brown Transfer, Nebraska Transport, Co., and Crete Carriers.
Additional companies include: Consolidated Freight, US Dugan Transportation, and Yellow Freight.

Air Service

North Platte has excellent air service. The North Platte Regional Airport - Lee Bird Field, SkyWest/United Airlines, and Trego/Dugan Aviation serve the needs of this busy central Nebraska community. For further information, please visit one of the following websites.

North Platte Regional Airport - Lee Bird Field

Trego/Dugan Aviation

United Airlines

 

Airport Specifications & Services:

Parcel Service

United Parcel Service and Federal Express offer daily air/ground overnight freight service directly to the North Platte Region. These carriers also offer staffed pick-up sites in the area for better customer service and late drop-offs.

Industrial Air Park- Development Area

Today's business and industry leaders recognize the importance of efficient and effective access to both commercial and private air service as well as to convenient freight service. With this in mind, the North Platte Airport Authority has initiated steps to develop the Platte Valley Air Park. See more here.