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Nearest Airport to Buffalo (historical): closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Buffalo (historical) is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 38 km (24 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 38 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car

Airports near Buffalo (historical)

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 38 km24 mi · ~41 min
  2. 2
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  3. 3
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 139 km86 mi · ~2 h 29 min
  4. 4
    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
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    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
  6. 6
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 187 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min
  8. 8
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 201 km125 mi · ~3 h 35 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 213 km132 mi · ~3 h 48 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Buffalo (historical)?

The nearest airport to Buffalo (historical) is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 38 km (24 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Buffalo (historical)?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 38 km from Buffalo (historical) in a straight line — roughly 41 min by car.

What other airports are near Buffalo (historical)?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 132 km, Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 139 km and Eppley Airfield (OMA) — 158 km.

How long does it take to get from Buffalo (historical) to Des Moines International Airport?

About 41 min by car for the 38 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.