Scottsbluff, Nebraska

Private charter · AMW → BFF

Ames to Scottsbluff

512 miles, about 3 hr in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Ames to Scottsbluff, door to door faster.

Trade about 11 hours on the road for about 3 hr in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Ames Municipal Airport in Ames to Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport in Scottsbluff, 512 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
512 mi
Flight
3 hr
Driving
11 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
AMWAmesBFFScottsbluff
AMW → BFF512 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers3 hr
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr 35 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Ames

Airports in Ames

  • AMW

    Regional airport

    Ames Municipal Airport

    Ames · KAMW

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    5,701 ft

  • BNW

    Regional airport

    Boone Municipal Airport

    Boone · KBNW

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    4,808 ft

  • KIKV

    Regional airport

    Ankeny Regional Airport

    Ankeny

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

Arriving Scottsbluff

Airports in Scottsbluff

  • BFF

    Commercial airport

    Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport

    Scottsbluff · KBFF

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    8,279 ft

  • TOR

    Regional airport

    Torrington Municipal Airport

    Torrington · KTOR

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    5,703 ft

When you land

Things to do in Scottsbluff

Scottsbluff and its neighbor Gering are the business center of the Nebraska Panhandle, a region of irrigated farmland along the North Platte River where sugar beets, dry beans, corn and cattle anchor the economy. Regional West Medical Center serves patients from a wide area of western Nebraska, eastern Wyoming and northern Colorado, and agriculture processors, equipment dealers and lenders all work out of the area. The valley’s history is written in the landscape: the Oregon, California and Mormon trails passed here, guided by landmarks like Chimney Rock and Scotts Bluff.

  1. 01

    Scotts Bluff National Monument

    This towering bluff guided Oregon Trail pioneers, and visitors can drive the Summit Road or hike to the top for views across the North Platte Valley.

  2. 02

    Chimney Rock National Historic Site

    The most famous landmark on the Oregon Trail, this slender spire is visible for miles, with a visitor center explaining its importance to westbound emigrants.

  3. 03

    Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area

    South of Gering, pine-covered ridges and canyons offer hiking trails, a nature center and views across the Panhandle.

  4. 04

    Legacy of the Plains Museum

    In Gering, this museum shares the region’s agricultural and pioneer history, with exhibits, working farm equipment and demonstration fields.

  5. 05

    Riverside Discovery Center

    A small zoo in Scottsbluff with animals from around the world, a petting zoo and trails along the North Platte River.

  6. 06

    Agate Fossil Beds National Monument

    North of Scottsbluff, this park protects fossil beds from an era when rhinoceros and beardogs roamed the plains, along with a collection of Lakota artifacts.

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Questions

Ames to Scottsbluff flights

How long is a private flight from Ames to Scottsbluff?

About 3 hr in a Cirrus SR20, for 512 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 11 hours.

Which airports do flights from Ames to Scottsbluff use?

You can depart from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW), Boone Municipal Airport (BNW), or Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV) and arrive at Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport (BFF) or Torrington Municipal Airport (TOR). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Ames to Scottsbluff cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Ames and Scottsbluff?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Scottsbluff back to Ames are priced the same way.

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Scottsbluff to Ames

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