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Nearest Airport to Elk Run Heights: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Elk Run Heights is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 15 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 155 km away.

Closest airport ALO Waterloo Regional Airport 15 km · 10 mi · ~17 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 155 km · 97 mi · ~2 h 46 min by car

Airports near Elk Run Heights

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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 15 km10 mi · ~17 min
  2. 2
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 73 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  3. 3
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 79 km49 mi · ~1 h 24 min
  4. 4
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 117 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  5. 5
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  6. 6
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 152 km95 mi · ~2 h 43 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 155 km97 mi · ~2 h 46 min
  8. 8
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 159 km99 mi · ~2 h 50 min
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    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
  10. 10
    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Elk Run Heights?

The nearest airport to Elk Run Heights is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 15 km (10 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 155 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Elk Run Heights?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 155 km from Elk Run Heights in a straight line — roughly 2 h 46 min by car.

What other airports are near Elk Run Heights?

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 73 km, The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 79 km and Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 117 km.

How long does it take to get from Elk Run Heights to Waterloo Regional Airport?

About 17 min by car for the 15 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.