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Nearest Airport to Ames: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ames is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 56 km (35 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 56 km · 35 mi · ~1 h 00 min by car

Airports near Ames

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 56 km35 mi · ~1 h 00 min
  2. 2
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  3. 3
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 04 min
  4. 4
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  5. 5
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  6. 6
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  7. 7
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 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 40 min
  9. 9
    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 216 km134 mi · ~3 h 51 min
  10. 10
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 227 km141 mi · ~4 h 04 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 Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 56 km (35 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Ames?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 56 km from Ames in a straight line — roughly 1 h 00 min by car.

What other airports are near Ames?

Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 74 km, Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 116 km and Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 127 km.

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

About 1 h 00 min by car for the 56 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.