Why go
- City in Texas, United States.
- Served by Odessa Schlemeyer Field (ODT).
History
Odessa is a city in the U.S. state of Texas. It is the county seat of Ector County in West Texas, with portions extending into Midland County. The population was 114,428 at the 2020 census, making it the 34th-most populous city in Texas. It is the principal city of the Odessa metropolitan statistical area, which includes all of Ector County. The metropolitan area is also a component of the larger Midland–Odessa combined statistical area, which had 359,001 residents in 2020.
Restaurants & places to go
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Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (735, 737-700) · 3 routes: Dallas, Houston, Las Vegas
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, ERJ) · 2 routes: Denver*, Houston*
- AirTran Airways FL (735, 737-700) · 1 route: Dallas*
- American Airlines AA (CRJ, ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth*
- US Airways US (ERD, ERJ-145) · 1 route: Dallas-Fort Worth
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Odessa Schlemeyer Field (ODT); 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Odessa, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.