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Nearest Airport to Clear Lake: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Clear Lake is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 4.7 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 180 km away.

Closest airport MCW Mason City Municipal Airport 4.7 km · 3 mi · ~5 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 180 km · 112 mi · ~3 h 13 min by car

Airports near Clear Lake

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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 4.7 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 63 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  3. 3
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 39 min
  4. 4
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 50 min
  5. 5
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
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    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 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 194 km121 mi · ~3 h 28 min
  9. 9
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min
  10. 10
    Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field Flag of United StatesSaint Paul, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STP 201 km125 mi · ~3 h 36 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Clear Lake?

The nearest airport to Clear Lake is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 4.7 km (3 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 180 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Clear Lake?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 180 km from Clear Lake in a straight line — roughly 3 h 13 min by car.

What other airports are near Clear Lake?

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 63 km, Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 93 km and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 103 km.

How long does it take to get from Clear Lake to Mason City Municipal Airport?

About 5 min by car for the 4.7 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.