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North Platte, NE
North Platte sits at the intersection of I-80 and US-83 in central Nebraska, making it a key stop for cross-country travelers between Denver (280 miles west) and Omaha (280 miles southeast). The city lies where the North and South Platte Rivers meet, surrounded by rolling prairie and farmland. It's home to Union Pacific's Bailey Yard, the world's largest railroad classification yard, which stretches 8 miles and can be viewed from a downtown observation tower.
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The closest airport to North Platte, NE is North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, 8 km (about 8 min by car).
Where is North Platte, NE on the map?
North Platte, NE is in United States, at 41.126, -100.764 - about 23 km west of Maxwell, NE.