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3About Columbus, NE
Columbus sits in central Nebraska where US Highway 30 and State Highway 15 intersect, about 90 miles west of Omaha. The city serves as a regional hub along the historic Lincoln Highway, with most visitors arriving via US 30 from either direction. Columbus Municipal Airport handles private flights just southeast of town. The downtown area centers around the original 1920s courthouse square, where the distinctive clock tower remains visible from several blocks away.
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Columbus, NE is in United States, at 41.437, -97.356 - about 19 km south-east of Platte Center, NE.
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What is the closest airport to Columbus, NE?
The closest airport to Columbus, NE is Eppley Airfield, 141 km (about 1 h 59 min by car).