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Nearest Airport to Ely: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Ely is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 10 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 176 km away.

Closest airport CID The Eastern Iowa Airport 10 km · 7 mi · ~11 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 176 km · 109 mi · ~3 h 09 min by car

Airports near Ely

  1. 1
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 10 km7 mi · ~11 min
  2. 2
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 93 km58 mi · ~1 h 40 min
  3. 3
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 48 min
  4. 4
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 101 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  5. 5
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 112 km69 mi · ~2 h 00 min
  6. 6
    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 127 km79 mi · ~2 h 16 min
  7. 7
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 49 min
  8. 8
    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 09 min
  9. 9
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 202 km126 mi · ~3 h 37 min
  10. 10
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 208 km129 mi · ~3 h 42 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Ely?

The nearest airport to Ely is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 10 km (7 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 176 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Ely?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 176 km from Ely in a straight line — roughly 3 h 09 min by car.

What other airports are near Ely?

Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 93 km, Quad City International Airport (MLI) — 101 km and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 101 km.

How long does it take to get from Ely to The Eastern Iowa Airport?

About 11 min by car for the 10 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.