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Nearest Airport to Dakota City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Dakota City is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 19 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 139 km away.

Closest airport FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport 19 km · 12 mi · ~20 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 139 km · 87 mi · ~2 h 29 min by car

Airports near Dakota City

  1. 1
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 19 km12 mi · ~20 min
  2. 2
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
  3. 3
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
  4. 4
    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 139 km87 mi · ~2 h 29 min
  5. 5
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
  6. 6
    Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field Flag of United StatesSioux City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SUX 183 km113 mi · ~3 h 16 min
  7. 7
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min
  8. 8
    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min
  9. 9
    Redwood Falls Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRedwood Falls, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWF 215 km134 mi · ~3 h 50 min
  10. 10
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 225 km140 mi · ~4 h 01 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Dakota City?

The nearest airport to Dakota City is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 19 km (12 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 139 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Dakota City?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 139 km from Dakota City in a straight line — roughly 2 h 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Dakota City?

Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 86 km, Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 135 km and Des Moines International Airport (DSM) — 139 km.

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

About 20 min by car for the 19 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.