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Nearest Airport to Baxter: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Baxter is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 53 km (33 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 53 km · 33 mi · ~57 min by car

Airports near Baxter

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 53 km33 mi · ~57 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 99 km62 mi · ~1 h 46 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  4. 4
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 120 km74 mi · ~2 h 08 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 146 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 199 km124 mi · ~3 h 34 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 205 km127 mi · ~3 h 40 min
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    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Baxter?

The nearest airport to Baxter is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 53 km (33 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Baxter?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 53 km from Baxter in a straight line — roughly 57 min by car.

What other airports are near Baxter?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 99 km, Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 102 km and Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 118 km.

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

About 57 min by car for the 53 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.