BELLEVUE, Neb. (KMTV)  — Chewed up and worn out: those are just a few words to describe the runway at Offutt. Flooding in 2019 destroyed about a half-mile stretch that led to a total overhaul of the runway.

Now, all the work is finished and it's a huge milestone for families who celebrated as the runway reopened. 

For the past 18 months, the 55th Wing and its mission partners have operated their flying mission from the Lincoln airport since the old runway needed a replacement.