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International Airport are serviced through SkyWest, United Airlines. Trego Dugan Aviation also charters flights through Lee Bird Field. These reliable and convenient services are a strong asset to the community. For more information about the North Platte Regional Airport visit northplatteairport.com. Economy Shopping Opportunities Historical downtown North Platte is home to numerous retail stores, specialty shops, boutiques, and professional service providers. At District 177 you will find major discount stores and a variety of general purpose and specialty shops. The Westfield Shopping Center, original town, and East 4th street merchants provide a convenient way to shop with everything you need in one place. Building Better Businesses North Platte continues to experience a period of constant growth and economic success. Because of its central geographic location, strong labor force, community amenities, a growing regional population, affordable development sites, sound transportation system, and an available labor force. North Platte is recognized as the leading community and trade center in west central Nebraska. North Platte is committed to the continued economic growth and prosperity of the region. For more information on development in the North Platte area, please contact the Chamber at (308) 532-4966 or visit us online at nparea. com .
Large Mailing Options Direct overnight freight service is offered to the North Platte region by United Parcel Service, Federal Express, Airborne Express, Roadway Package Service and United Express Airlines. All of these carriers also offer staffed pick-up sites in the area for better customer service and late drop-offs. Union Pacific Railroad The Union Pacific Railroad has been a vital part of the North Platte and product transportation since 1867. Bailey Yard is the largest rail yard in the world and covers more than 2,850 acres and provides more than 2,000 careers to the citizens of the North Platte Area. For more information on Union Pacific Bailey Yard visit uprr.com.
North Platte is located in the center of the country with highways running from coast to coast and from Canada to Mexico. Interstate 80 runs from New York City to San Francisco carrying more than 11 million vehicles yearly. Highway 83 is a Central North American Trade Corridor that intersects with all major East and West transcontinental railroads and interstate highways. There are six truck lines that provide daily interstate and intrastate service to the North Platte region. Carriers with terminals in North Platte i n c l u d e
American Freightways, Brown Transfer, Nebraska Transport Company and Crete Carriers. North Platte's location presents a
Aviation If flying is essential to you and your business, the North Platte Regional Airport can meet your needs! Lee Bird Field had the first fully lighted runway in the United States in 1923. Today direct daily flights connecting to Denver
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