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Nearest Airport to Fairfax: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Fairfax is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 7.0 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 161 km away.

Closest airport CID The Eastern Iowa Airport 7.0 km · 4 mi · ~7 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 161 km · 100 mi · ~2 h 53 min by car

Airports near Fairfax

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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 7.0 km4 mi · ~7 min
  2. 2
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 87 km54 mi · ~1 h 34 min
  3. 3
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  4. 4
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 106 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  5. 5
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  6. 6
    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 138 km86 mi · ~2 h 28 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 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 21 min
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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 211 km131 mi · ~3 h 46 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Fairfax?

The nearest airport to Fairfax is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 7.0 km (4 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 161 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Fairfax?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 161 km from Fairfax in a straight line — roughly 2 h 53 min by car.

What other airports are near Fairfax?

Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 87 km, Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 103 km and Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 106 km.

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

About 7 min by car for the 7.0 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.