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Nearest Airport to Emmetsburg: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Emmetsburg is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 74 km (46 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 195 km away.

Closest airport FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport 74 km · 46 mi · ~1 h 19 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 195 km · 121 mi · ~3 h 29 min by car

Airports near Emmetsburg

  1. 1
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 19 min
  2. 2
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 110 km68 mi · ~1 h 58 min
  3. 3
    Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field Flag of United StatesSioux City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SUX 160 km99 mi · ~2 h 51 min
  4. 4
    Redwood Falls Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRedwood Falls, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWF 163 km101 mi · ~2 h 54 min
  5. 5
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 168 km105 mi · ~3 h 00 min
  6. 6
    Sioux Falls Regional Airport Flag of United StatesSioux Falls, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FSD 175 km108 mi · ~3 h 07 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min
  8. 8
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 196 km122 mi · ~3 h 30 min
  9. 9
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 197 km122 mi · ~3 h 31 min
  10. 10
    Hutchinson Health Heliport Flag of United StatesHutchinson, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    — 198 km123 mi · ~3 h 32 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Emmetsburg?

The nearest airport to Emmetsburg is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 74 km (46 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 195 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Emmetsburg?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 195 km from Emmetsburg in a straight line — roughly 3 h 29 min by car.

What other airports are near Emmetsburg?

Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 110 km, Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field (SUX) — 160 km and Redwood Falls Municipal Airport (RWF) — 163 km.

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

About 1 h 19 min by car for the 74 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.