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Nearest Airport to Altoona: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Altoona is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 20 km (13 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 20 km · 13 mi · ~22 min by car

Airports near Altoona

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 20 km13 mi · ~22 min
  2. 2
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 104 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  3. 3
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 117 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  4. 4
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 24 min
  5. 5
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
  6. 6
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
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    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
  8. 8
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 189 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
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    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 206 km128 mi · ~3 h 41 min
  10. 10
    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 47 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Altoona?

The nearest airport to Altoona is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 20 km (13 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Altoona?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 20 km from Altoona in a straight line — roughly 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Altoona?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 104 km, Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 117 km and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 134 km.

How long does it take to get from Altoona to Des Moines International Airport?

About 22 min by car for the 20 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.