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Nearest Airport to Alton: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Alton is Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 188 km away.

Closest airport SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field 72 km · 45 mi · ~1 h 17 min by car
Closest international OMA Eppley Airfield 188 km · 117 mi · ~3 h 21 min by car

Airports near Alton

  1. 1
    Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field Flag of United StatesSioux City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SUX 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 17 min
  2. 2
    Sioux Falls Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSioux Falls, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FSD 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  3. 3
    Chan Gurney Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesYankton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    YKN 112 km70 mi · ~2 h 00 min
  4. 4
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
  5. 5
    Karl Stefan Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesNorfolk, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFK 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
  6. 6
    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min
  7. 7
    Redwood Falls Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRedwood Falls, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWF 189 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
  8. 8
    Columbus Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesColumbus, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OLU 203 km126 mi · ~3 h 38 min
  9. 9
    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 208 km129 mi · ~3 h 43 min
  10. 10
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 219 km136 mi · ~3 h 54 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Alton?

The nearest airport to Alton is Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX), about 72 km (45 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Eppley Airfield (OMA), 188 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Alton?

Eppley Airfield (OMA) is 188 km from Alton in a straight line — roughly 3 h 21 min by car.

What other airports are near Alton?

Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) — 89 km, Chan Gurney Municipal Airport (YKN) — 112 km and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 156 km.

How long does it take to get from Alton to Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field?

About 1 h 17 min by car for the 72 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.