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Nearest Airport to Des Moines: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Des Moines is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 8.4 km (5 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 8.4 km · 5 mi · ~9 min by car

Airports near Des Moines

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 8.4 km5 mi · ~9 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 111 km69 mi · ~1 h 59 min
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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
  5. 5
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
  6. 6
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 175 km109 mi · ~3 h 07 min
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    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min
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    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 193 km120 mi · ~3 h 27 min
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    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 199 km124 mi · ~3 h 33 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Des Moines?

The nearest airport to Des Moines is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 8.4 km (5 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Des Moines?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 8.4 km from Des Moines in a straight line — roughly 9 min by car.

What other airports are near Des Moines?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 111 km, Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 116 km and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 146 km.

How long does it take to get from Des Moines to Des Moines International Airport?

About 9 min by car for the 8.4 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.