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About Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs sits across the Missouri River from Omaha, connected by I-480 and the Dodge Street bridge for easy commuting. I-80 and I-29 intersect here, making it a key stop for cross-country travelers heading to Denver or Kansas City. The city serves as the historic eastern terminus of the first transcontinental railroad, with construction beginning here in 1865.

Where is Council Bluffs, IA on the map?

Council Bluffs, IA is in United States, at 41.237, -95.852 - about 14 km south-east of Carter Lake, IA.

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What is the closest airport to Council Bluffs, IA?

The closest airport to Council Bluffs, IA is Eppley Airfield, 15 km (about 18 min by car).

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