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Nearest Airport to Denver: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Denver is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 167 km away.

Closest airport ALO Waterloo Regional Airport 14 km · 9 mi · ~15 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 167 km · 104 mi · ~2 h 59 min by car

Airports near Denver

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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 14 km9 mi · ~15 min
  2. 2
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 50 km31 mi · ~53 min
  3. 3
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
  4. 4
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  5. 5
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 137 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  6. 6
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 min
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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 152 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min
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    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 160 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 167 km104 mi · ~2 h 59 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 174 km108 mi · ~3 h 07 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Denver?

The nearest airport to Denver is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 14 km (9 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 167 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Denver?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 167 km from Denver in a straight line — roughly 2 h 59 min by car.

What other airports are near Denver?

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 50 km, Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 97 km and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 102 km.

How long does it take to get from Denver to Waterloo Regional Airport?

About 15 min by car for the 14 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.