Among the awards announced at this year’s NAC symposium were the winners of the 2025 Aviation Youth Art Contest. 1st Place Artwork above by Kiersten Hans, Senior Division. The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced a series of achievements recognizing excellence in aviation and transportation at the Nebraska Aviation Council’s annual symposium in Kearney on […]
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Norfolk, Nebraska Airport Authority Seeks Airport Manager
The Norfolk Nebraska Airport Authority is seeking an experienced individual to become our next Airport Manager who leads by example, exemplifying integrity, professionalism, and has excellent communication skills. Under the direction of Norfolk Airport Authority Board, this position is responsible for the operation and management of the Airport on a day-to-day basis. Norfolk Regional Airport […]
Record-Setting Grant Allocations Announced by Nebraska Aeronautics Commission, NDOT Aeronautics
The Nebraska Aeronautics Commission, working alongside the Nebraska Department of Transportation-Division of Aeronautics, approved state-funded federal matching grants and state aid only grants of over $4.5 million on October 18. The federal matching grants support projects totaling over $93 million. This record-setting funding is a direct result of the passage of LB 727 and LB […]
Nebraska Division of Aeronautics Enhances Transparency and Efficiency in State Aircraft Usage
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) remains steadfast in its commitment to evaluating and refining business practices that ensure transparency, efficiency and equitable services for all Nebraskans. As part of this commitment, the NDOT Division of Aeronautics has created tools for increased efficiency and transparency around the usage of the state-owned aircraft. With the appointment […]
CubCrafters Announces New Dealer for the Midwest
Photo above – Brian Bronson and Joel Rourke of Omaha Aircraft Sales Join the CubCrafters team! – Photo courtesy of CubCrafters. CubCrafters, has announced that the company has signed on Omaha Aircraft Sales as its Certified Sales Center (CSC) for the Midwest region. CubCrafters builds the largest variety and highest volume of two place tandem […]
Hastings Municipal Airport named Nebraska Airport of the Year
The Nebraska Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics honored the Hastings Municipal Airport on Thursday, Jan. 25 as Airport of the Year. On behalf of the Airport, representatives received signs for the airport, a certificate and a poster to display from NDOT. “The Nebraska Division of Aeronautics received more “Airport of the Year” submissions in […]
Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) Announces $1.5 million in State Funding to Local Airports
On Oct. 20, the Nebraska Department of Transportation Division of Aeronautics announced that $1,563,610 in state funding was awarded to two Nebraska airports in Basset and Bloomfield. This funding representing the largest allocation in recent history because of passage of LB 138 and 727. The announcements came during the Nebraska Aeronautics Commission Meeting held at […]
NDOT Congratulates Wahoo Municipal Airport Runway Improvements
The Wahoo Municipal Airport celebrated the completion of its reconstructed runway, an improvement made possible through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant program. The AIP grant provided funding for a full reconstruction of Runway 2/20. The consultant for the project was Olsson out of Lincoln and the contractor was Paulsen, […]
NDOT Announces Jeremy Borrell as Aeronautics Division Director
The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) announced the selection of Jeremy Borrell as the Department’s Aeronautics Division Director. Borrell comes to NDOT with over 20 years of aeronautics experience in various positions. He currently serves as the Nebraska National Guard’s Airborne Infantry First Sergeant. In the private sector, Borrell has worked for both Jet Linx […]
NDOT Announces $17.36 million in Federal Grants for Airport Improvements
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced that $17,362,302 million in federal grants were awarded to seven Nebraska airports, in Ainsworth, Burwell, Norfolk, North Platte, Scottsbluff, Sidney, and Wayne, according to the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT). This second round of FY 2023 Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants included $12,132,000 to rehabilitate the runway at […]
