Suburban Air Freight
Suburban Air Freight is a U.S. all-cargo airline and express logistics provider based at Omaha's Eppley Airfield, operating scheduled and charter freight services since 1984.
Last updated September 29, 2026
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Overview
Suburban Air Freight, Inc. is an American aviation transportation and logistics company headquartered at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska. Together with affiliated entities Suburban Air Express, Inc. and Suburban Air Services, Inc., the company provides all-cargo air transport, express package delivery, and aircraft maintenance solutions. It has operated as an all-cargo carrier since 1984 and describes itself as having proven reliability and dependability over more than three decades. The company operates a fleet of turbine-powered aircraft capable of flying in all-weather conditions. It offers cargo transport on either a charter ("per trip") basis or under scheduled contracts, accommodating loads of all sizes and shapes, including heavy or bulky items. Its Omaha facility is staffed 24 hours a day and provides aircraft, support services, terminal services, and forklifts. Suburban Air Freight is authorized to operate in the 48 contiguous United States, Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean, Cuba, and the Islands. Suburban Air Services, Inc., the maintenance arm of the group, performs complete maintenance on Beech 1900 and Cessna Caravan aircraft and has extensive experience maintaining both large and small series Pratt & Whitney PT6-A engines. The company emphasizes employee retention and professional skills, noting that most of its employees have been with the organization for many years. Suburban Air Freight positions itself as a reliable, timely express and overnight delivery partner for major commercial customers, playing what it calls an integral role in the e-commerce, overnight delivery, and air freight economy.
History
Suburban Air Freight, Inc. was established in 1984 and has served the business community as an all-cargo carrier since then. Based at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska, the company grew into a group of affiliated aviation businesses: Suburban Air Freight, Inc., Suburban Air Express, Inc., and Suburban Air Services, Inc. These entities together provide aviation transportation and maintenance solutions from a strategic central U.S. location. Over more than three decades, Suburban Air Freight developed scheduled express routes and charter operations, earning authorization to operate in the 48 contiguous states, Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean, Cuba, and the Islands. The company built its reputation on all-weather reliability, operating turbine-powered aircraft and maintaining a 24-hour staffed facility at Omaha that offers aircraft, support services, terminal services, and forklifts. Suburban Air Services, Inc. was formed as the group's maintenance and support organization, performing complete maintenance on Beech 1900 and Cessna Caravan aircraft and gaining extensive experience with Pratt & Whitney PT6-A engines. The company's emphasis on employee retention and professional skills has been a hallmark of its operations, with many employees staying for many years. As e-commerce, overnight delivery, and air freight continued to drive the economy, Suburban Air Freight positioned itself as an integral partner for the largest names in express package and overnight commerce, delivering on scheduled routes in all-weather conditions.
- 1984
Suburban Air Freight begins operations as an all-cargo carrier.
Suburban Air Services, Inc. is established as the group's maintenance and support organization.
Company obtains authorization to operate in the 48 states, Alaska, Canada, the Caribbean, Cuba, and the Islands.
Products and positioning
Reliable, all-weather express and overnight air freight for major commercial customers, backed by decades of experience and in-house maintenance.
All-cargo air transport
Turbine-powered aircraft for cargo transport on charter or scheduled contracts.
Express package and overnight delivery
Scheduled express routes delivering packages and overnight commerce in all-weather conditions.
Charter (per trip) cargo service
On-demand cargo flights accommodating loads of all sizes and shapes, including heavy or bulky items.
Aircraft maintenance
Complete maintenance on Beech 1900 and Cessna Caravan aircraft, plus Pratt & Whitney PT6-A engine service.
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