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Nearest Airport to Columbus Junction: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Columbus Junction is Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL), about 59 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 194 km away.

Closest airport BRL Southeast Iowa Regional Airport 59 km · 36 mi · ~1 h 03 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 194 km · 120 mi · ~3 h 27 min by car

Airports near Columbus Junction

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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 59 km36 mi · ~1 h 03 min
  2. 2
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  3. 3
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  4. 4
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  5. 5
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 136 km84 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  6. 6
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  7. 7
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 156 km97 mi · ~2 h 47 min
  8. 8
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 194 km120 mi · ~3 h 27 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Columbus Junction?

The nearest airport to Columbus Junction is Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL), about 59 km (36 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 194 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Columbus Junction?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 194 km from Columbus Junction in a straight line — roughly 3 h 27 min by car.

What other airports are near Columbus Junction?

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 73 km, Quad City International Airport (MLI) — 74 km and Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 93 km.

How long does it take to get from Columbus Junction to Southeast Iowa Regional Airport?

About 1 h 03 min by car for the 59 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.