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Nearest Airport to Ames: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ames is George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), about 58 km (36 mi) away.

Closest airport IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport 58 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 02 min by car

Airports near Ames

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    George Bush Intercontinental Airport Flag of United StatesHouston, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    IAH 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  2. 2
    Ellington Airport Flag of United StatesHouston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    EFD 64 km40 mi · ~1 h 08 min
  3. 3
    William P. Hobby Airport Flag of United StatesHouston, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    HOU 69 km43 mi · ~1 h 14 min
  4. 4
    Jack Brooks Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBeaumont/Port Arthur, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BPT 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
  5. 5
    Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHouston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CXO 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
  6. 6
    Scholes International At Galveston Airport Flag of United StatesGalveston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    GLS 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  7. 7
    Sugar Land Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHouston, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    SGR 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  8. 8
    Huntsville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesHuntsville, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    HTV 112 km69 mi · ~2 h 00 min
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    Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport Flag of United StatesAngleton, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LJN 126 km78 mi · ~2 h 15 min
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    Angelina County Airport Flag of United StatesLufkin, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    LFK 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), about 58 km (36 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Ames?

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) is 58 km from Ames in a straight line — roughly 1 h 02 min by car.

What other airports are near Ames?

Ellington Airport (EFD) — 64 km, William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) — 69 km and Jack Brooks Regional Airport (BPT) — 71 km.

How long does it take to get from Ames to George Bush Intercontinental Airport?

About 1 h 02 min by car for the 58 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.