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Nearest Airport to Grinnell: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Grinnell is Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM), about 74 km (46 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 81 km away.

Closest airport OTM Ottumwa Regional Airport 74 km · 46 mi · ~1 h 20 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 81 km · 50 mi · ~1 h 27 min by car

Airports near Grinnell

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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 74 km46 mi · ~1 h 20 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 81 km50 mi · ~1 h 27 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 85 km53 mi · ~1 h 31 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 94 km59 mi · ~1 h 41 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 148 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 151 km94 mi · ~2 h 42 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
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    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 182 km113 mi · ~3 h 15 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 184 km114 mi · ~3 h 17 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Grinnell?

The nearest airport to Grinnell is Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM), about 74 km (46 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 81 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Grinnell?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 81 km from Grinnell in a straight line — roughly 1 h 27 min by car.

What other airports are near Grinnell?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) — 81 km, The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 85 km and Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO) — 94 km.

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

About 1 h 20 min by car for the 74 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.