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Nearest Airport to Central City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Central City is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 192 km away.

Closest airport CID The Eastern Iowa Airport 39 km · 24 mi · ~41 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 192 km · 119 mi · ~3 h 25 min by car

Airports near Central City

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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 39 km24 mi · ~41 min
  2. 2
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
  3. 3
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 82 km51 mi · ~1 h 28 min
  4. 4
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  5. 5
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 131 km82 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  6. 6
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 144 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
  7. 7
    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
  8. 8
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min
  9. 9
    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 188 km117 mi · ~3 h 21 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Central City?

The nearest airport to Central City is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 39 km (24 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 192 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Central City?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 192 km from Central City in a straight line — roughly 3 h 25 min by car.

What other airports are near Central City?

Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 71 km, Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 82 km and Quad City International Airport (MLI) — 119 km.

How long does it take to get from Central City to The Eastern Iowa Airport?

About 41 min by car for the 39 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.