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Nearest Airport to Cedar Rapids: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Cedar Rapids is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 15 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 175 km away.

Closest airport CID The Eastern Iowa Airport 15 km · 9 mi · ~16 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 175 km · 109 mi · ~3 h 08 min by car

Airports near Cedar Rapids

  1. 1
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 15 km9 mi · ~16 min
  2. 2
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 33 min
  3. 3
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  4. 4
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  5. 5
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 121 km75 mi · ~2 h 09 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 33 min
  7. 7
    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 143 km89 mi · ~2 h 33 min
  8. 8
    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 08 min
  9. 9
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
  10. 10
    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 210 km131 mi · ~3 h 45 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Cedar Rapids?

The nearest airport to Cedar Rapids is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 15 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 175 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Cedar Rapids?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 175 km from Cedar Rapids in a straight line — roughly 3 h 08 min by car.

What other airports are near Cedar Rapids?

Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 87 km, Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 89 km and Quad City International Airport (MLI) — 113 km.

How long does it take to get from Cedar Rapids to The Eastern Iowa Airport?

About 16 min by car for the 15 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.