South Economy

$10 per day keeps OMA long-term costs in check

South Economy runs $10.00 per day or $70.00 per week, so it undercuts the garages for anyone leaving the car at Eppley Airfield for more than a couple of days. It sits about 0.5 miles south of the terminals and is officially tagged as a remote lot, so build extra time into your airport routine.

The lot feeds a shuttle that loops every 15 minutes and takes about 15 minutes to reach the North and South terminals, so plan on a 30-minute buffer from parking space to security. The walkable 0.5‑mile distance is technically doable in good weather, but most flyers stick with the shuttle if they have checked bags or kids in tow.

This is one of the biggest parking fields at OMA, with live availability often showing thousands of occupied spaces during peak weeks. The airport uses South Economy as the main catch-all for long-stay traffic, so even when the garages post “full,” you usually still see space counts here.

University of Nebraska travelers get the best deal here: a 2024 program offers up to 33% off South Economy with the UN2024 promo code when booked online. The fine print matters: you must use a university email address and reserve at least 12 hours ahead, which is easy to forget if you usually just drive up to the gate.

Regulars flying out of OMA for week-long trips pre-book South Economy instead of paying drive-up, especially when the UN2024 rate drops the weekly hit well below $70. Frequent users also add at least 15 extra minutes to their normal airport arrival time to cover shuttle waits and the 15‑minute ride.

Tip: If you’re on a tight morning departure from the South terminal, aim to park in South Economy at least 75 minutes before boarding to absorb shuttle gaps and a busy TSA queue.