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Nearest Airport to Cedar Falls: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Cedar Falls is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 4.9 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 149 km away.

Closest airport ALO Waterloo Regional Airport 4.9 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 149 km · 93 mi · ~2 h 40 min by car

Airports near Cedar Falls

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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 4.9 km3 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  3. 3
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 94 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  5. 5
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  6. 6
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
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    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 154 km95 mi · ~2 h 45 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
  10. 10
    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 178 km111 mi · ~3 h 11 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Cedar Falls?

The nearest airport to Cedar Falls is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 4.9 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 149 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Cedar Falls?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 149 km from Cedar Falls in a straight line — roughly 2 h 40 min by car.

What other airports are near Cedar Falls?

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 62 km, The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 94 km and Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 101 km.

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

About 5 min by car for the 4.9 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.