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Nearest Airport to Ames: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ames is Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK), about 51 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 148 km away.

Closest airport GRK Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield 51 km · 31 mi · ~54 min by car
Closest international AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport 148 km · 92 mi · ~2 h 38 min by car

Airports near Ames

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    Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield Flag of United StatesFort Cavazos, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    GRK 51 km31 mi · ~54 min
  2. 2
    Waco Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaco, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ACT 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
  3. 3
    Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport Flag of United StatesTemple, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    TPL 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
  4. 4
    Austin Executive Airport Flag of United StatesPflugerville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    KEDC 126 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  5. 5
    Mid-Way Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMidlothian/Waxahachie, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    — 133 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  6. 6
    NAS Fort Worth JRB / Carswell Field Flag of United StatesFort Worth, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    FWH 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  7. 7
    Mineral Wells Regional Airport Flag of United StatesMineral Wells, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MWL 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
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    Austin Bergstrom International Airport Flag of United StatesAustin, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    AUS 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 38 min
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    Fort Worth Meacham International Airport Flag of United StatesFort Worth, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FTW 150 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  10. 10
    Curtis Field Flag of United StatesBrady, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    BBD 152 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ames?

The nearest airport to Ames is Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield (GRK), about 51 km (31 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 148 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ames?

Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is 148 km from Ames in a straight line — roughly 2 h 38 min by car.

What other airports are near Ames?

Waco Regional Airport (ACT) — 53 km, Draughon Miller Central Texas Regional Airport (TPL) — 54 km and Austin Executive Airport — 126 km.

How long does it take to get from Ames to Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield?

About 54 min by car for the 51 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.