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Nearest Airport to Clarion: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Clarion is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 133 km away.

Closest airport FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 133 km · 83 mi · ~2 h 23 min by car

Airports near Clarion

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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  2. 2
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 58 km36 mi · ~1 h 02 min
  3. 3
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 99 km61 mi · ~1 h 46 min
  4. 4
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
  5. 5
    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 133 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
  6. 6
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 165 km102 mi · ~2 h 56 min
  7. 7
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 191 km119 mi · ~3 h 25 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 210 km130 mi · ~3 h 45 min
  9. 9
    Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field Flag of United StatesSioux City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SUX 220 km137 mi · ~3 h 56 min
  10. 10
    Redwood Falls Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRedwood Falls, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWF 229 km142 mi · ~4 h 06 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Clarion?

The nearest airport to Clarion is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 133 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Clarion?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 133 km from Clarion in a straight line — roughly 2 h 23 min by car.

What other airports are near Clarion?

Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 58 km, Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 99 km and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 111 km.

How long does it take to get from Clarion to Fort Dodge Regional Airport?

About 45 min by car for the 42 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.