Offutt AFB, Nebraska
Offutt AFB is a community of 6,074 people in Sarpy County, Nebraska, founded in January 5, 1941.
Why visit Offutt AFB
Townapedia lists 13 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 45 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bellevue Bridge, Bellevue University, Fontenelle Bank and Log Cabin.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in Offutt AFB
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Offutt AFB
Offutt Air Force Base (IATA: OFF, ICAO: KOFF, FAA LID: OFF) is a U.S. Air Force base south of Omaha, adjacent to Bellevue in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It is the headquarters of the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), the 557th Weather Wing, and the 55th Wing (55 WG) of the Air Combat Command (ACC), the latter serving as the host unit.
From the Wikipedia article Offutt Air Force Base (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Bellevue University
School · 2.0 mi
Private, non-profit university in Bellevue, Nebraska
Museums and landmarks13
Fontenelle Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic building in Bellevue, Nebraska, USA
"by appointment"
Log Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Bellevue, Nebraska, USA
William E. Gordon House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Bellevue, Nebraska
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William Hamilton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Bellevue, Nebraska
Fontenelle Bank - County Courthouse Historical Marker
Monument and historic site · 1.9 mi
1 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
Child Parent Area
Playground · 0.4 mi
Mo-Th 05:00-21:00; Fr 05:00-18:00; Sa, Su 08:00-16:00
Everett Park Splash Pad
Playground · 1.6 mi
May-Sep Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes45
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop
106 Meyer Avenue, Offutt Air Force Base
Mo-Fr 07:30-16:30; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su 09:00-16:00
Elevated Coffee and Taphouse
Cafe · 1.7 mi
2851 Capehart Road, Bellevue
Tu, We 08:00-17:00; Th-Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Ono Pinay Kitchen
Restaurant · Filipino, Hawaiian · 1.6 mi
2221 Madison Street, Bellevue
Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00
Scooter's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
1550 Harlan Drive South
Mo-Su 06:00-20:00
For the Love of Food
Restaurant · Breakfast · 2.0 mi
1103 Galvin Road South, Bellevue
33 more on the map.
History
Offutt AFB is named in honor of First Lieutenant Jarvis Jenness Offutt (26 October 1894 – 13 August 1918). The first native of Omaha to become a casualty in World War I, Lieutenant Offutt died of injuries sustained when his SE-5 fighter crashed during a training flight near Valheureux, France. The airfield portion of Fort Crook was designated Offutt Field on 6 May 1924.
From the History section of Offutt Air Force Base on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship17
Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Maranatha Fellowship
Church · Nondenominational · 1.5 mi
508 West 24th Avenue, Bellevue
Saint Marys Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.3 mi
2302 Crawford Street, Bellevue
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging9
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare9
Map of Offutt AFB
184 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 1.2 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 3.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 3.7 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 41°F | 2.5 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 18°F | 1.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Springfield 7E (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sarpy County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-06: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Offutt Air Force Base (OFF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 0 miles away.
- Bellevue 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Papillion 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Council Bluffs 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
- La Vista 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Glenwood 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Omaha 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Chalco 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
- Carter Lake 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Gretna 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Louisville 15 mi southwest, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Offutt Air Force Base - 19apr1999, United States Geological Survey (USGS), Public domain
- Fontenelle Bank from E 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Bellevue, Nebraska First Presbyterian from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- William Hamilton house (Bellevue, NE) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Bellevue, Nebraska log cabin from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- William E Gordon house (Bellevue, NE) from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Bellevue University 4, Jared Winkler, CC BY 4.0
- Bellevue-bridge, Americasroof at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Offut AFB post office, United States Air Force, Public domain
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