Nebraska’s stuffed-roll Runza sandwich finally hits OMA’s terminal
OMA is adding a Runza inside the terminal, so you can try Nebraska’s signature stuffed beef-and-cabbage roll without leaving the airport or grabbing an Uber into Omaha. This is a local fast-food chain, not national, so if you’ve only seen it on I‑80 billboards, this is your shot between flights. Expect the usual counter-service setup and quick-turn orders geared to 45‑minute layovers.
The airport project plans list Runza as part of the expanded concessions build at Eppley Airfield, covering both the North and South terminal gate areas. Exact gate and side (North vs South) aren’t posted yet, but it is confirmed as an airside option, meaning you stay post‑security. Figure typical airport fast-food pricing: think a couple of dollars higher than the same combo in town, likely around $10–$15 for a sandwich, fries, and drink.
Menu at a standard Runza usually means the Original Runza sandwich, cheese Runza, and variations like Swiss mushroom, plus crinkle‑cut fries and onion rings. Expect fountain drinks from a mainstream soda lineup and probably a value combo structure with numbered meals. If you’re timing a short connection, the Original Runza or cheese Runza is the move; anything custom or extra‑hot off the grill will add minutes to your wait.
With no real reviews for the OMA location yet, use other Runza stores as the template: the stuffed rolls hold heat well for 20–30 minutes, so they travel better than a typical burger if you’re heading from North to South terminal gates. Skip overordering sides; fries cool fast and get limp by the time you board. If lines look heavy, grab one sandwich and carry it to your gate rather than stacking multiple custom orders.
Practical tip: if OMA posts the Runza location on terminal maps, check whether it’s on your security side (North or South) before you clear; you don’t want to recross the central area and burn 10–15 minutes for the same sandwich.