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Nearest Airport to Albert Lea: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Albert Lea is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 54 km (34 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 137 km away.

Closest airport MCW Mason City Municipal Airport 54 km · 34 mi · ~58 min by car
Closest international MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 137 km · 85 mi · ~2 h 27 min by car

Airports near Albert Lea

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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
  2. 2
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 75 km47 mi · ~1 h 21 min
  3. 3
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSP 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 27 min
  5. 5
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
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    Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field Flag of United StatesSaint Paul, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STP 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
  8. 8
    Hutchinson Health Heliport Flag of United StatesHutchinson, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    — 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 50 min
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    Redwood Falls Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRedwood Falls, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWF 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
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    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 171 km107 mi · ~3 h 04 min

Small airfields nearby

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Albert Lea; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Albert Lea?

The nearest airport to Albert Lea is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 54 km (34 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 137 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Albert Lea?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 137 km from Albert Lea in a straight line — roughly 2 h 27 min by car.

What other airports are near Albert Lea?

Rochester International Airport (RST) — 75 km, Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 89 km and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) — 137 km.

How long does it take to get from Albert Lea to Mason City Municipal Airport?

About 58 min by car for the 54 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.