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Nearest Airport to Charles City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Charles City is Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY), about 5.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 189 km away.

Closest airport CCY Northeast Iowa Regional Airport 5.1 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 189 km · 117 mi · ~3 h 22 min by car

Airports near Charles City

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    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 5.1 km3 mi · ~5 min
  2. 2
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 54 km34 mi · ~58 min
  3. 3
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 61 km38 mi · ~1 h 05 min
  4. 4
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 95 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 min
  5. 5
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 136 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  6. 6
    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
  7. 7
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
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    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 189 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
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    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSP 206 km128 mi · ~3 h 41 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Charles City?

The nearest airport to Charles City is Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY), about 5.1 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 189 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Charles City?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 189 km from Charles City in a straight line — roughly 3 h 22 min by car.

What other airports are near Charles City?

Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 54 km, Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 61 km and Rochester International Airport (RST) — 95 km.

How long does it take to get from Charles City to Northeast Iowa Regional Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 5.1 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.