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Nearest Airport to Aplington: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Aplington is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 40 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 133 km away.

Closest airport ALO Waterloo Regional Airport 40 km · 25 mi · ~43 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 133 km · 83 mi · ~2 h 23 min by car

Airports near Aplington

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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 40 km25 mi · ~43 min
  2. 2
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 59 km36 mi · ~1 h 03 min
  3. 3
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  4. 4
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 107 km67 mi · ~1 h 55 min
  5. 5
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 124 km77 mi · ~2 h 13 min
  6. 6
    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  7. 7
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 150 km94 mi · ~2 h 41 min
  8. 8
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  9. 9
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 179 km112 mi · ~3 h 12 min
  10. 10
    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Aplington?

The nearest airport to Aplington is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 40 km (25 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 133 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Aplington?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 133 km from Aplington in a straight line — roughly 2 h 23 min by car.

What other airports are near Aplington?

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 59 km, Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 74 km and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 107 km.

How long does it take to get from Aplington to Waterloo Regional Airport?

About 43 min by car for the 40 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.