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Nearest Airport to Fairfield: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Fairfield is Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 153 km away.

Closest airport OTM Ottumwa Regional Airport 42 km · 26 mi · ~45 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 153 km · 95 mi · ~2 h 44 min by car

Airports near Fairfield

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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 42 km26 mi · ~45 min
  2. 2
    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 75 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
  3. 3
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  4. 4
    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 113 km70 mi · ~2 h 01 min
  5. 5
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 131 km81 mi · ~2 h 21 min
  6. 6
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 135 km84 mi · ~2 h 25 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
  8. 8
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 176 km109 mi · ~3 h 09 min
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    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 187 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min
  10. 10
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 195 km121 mi · ~3 h 29 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Fairfield?

The nearest airport to Fairfield is Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM), about 42 km (26 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 153 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Fairfield?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 153 km from Fairfield in a straight line — roughly 2 h 44 min by car.

What other airports are near Fairfield?

Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) — 75 km, The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 100 km and Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) — 113 km.

How long does it take to get from Fairfield to Ottumwa Regional Airport?

About 45 min by car for the 42 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.