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Nearest Airport to Forest City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Forest City is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 183 km away.

Closest airport MCW Mason City Municipal Airport 27 km · 17 mi · ~29 min by car
Closest international MSP Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field 183 km · 114 mi · ~3 h 16 min by car

Airports near Forest City

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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 27 km17 mi · ~29 min
  2. 2
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 86 km53 mi · ~1 h 32 min
  3. 3
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
  4. 4
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
  5. 5
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 128 km79 mi · ~2 h 17 min
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    Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flag of United StatesMinneapolis, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MSP 183 km114 mi · ~3 h 16 min
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    Redwood Falls Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesRedwood Falls, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    RWF 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min
  8. 8
    Hutchinson Health Heliport Flag of United StatesHutchinson, United States · Airport Airports in United States
    — 189 km117 mi · ~3 h 22 min
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    Saint Paul Downtown Holman Field Flag of United StatesSaint Paul, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STP 192 km119 mi · ~3 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 192 km119 mi · ~3 h 26 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Forest City?

The nearest airport to Forest City is Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW), about 27 km (17 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP), 183 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Forest City?

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 183 km from Forest City in a straight line — roughly 3 h 16 min by car.

What other airports are near Forest City?

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 86 km, Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 91 km and Rochester International Airport (RST) — 116 km.

How long does it take to get from Forest City to Mason City Municipal Airport?

About 29 min by car for the 27 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.