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Nearest Airport to Grundy Center: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Grundy Center is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 37 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 118 km away.

Closest airport ALO Waterloo Regional Airport 37 km · 23 mi · ~40 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 118 km · 73 mi · ~2 h 06 min by car

Airports near Grundy Center

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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 37 km23 mi · ~40 min
  2. 2
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
  3. 3
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 100 km62 mi · ~1 h 47 min
  4. 4
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 102 km63 mi · ~1 h 49 min
  5. 5
    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 118 km73 mi · ~2 h 06 min
  6. 6
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 119 km74 mi · ~2 h 07 min
  7. 7
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 142 km88 mi · ~2 h 32 min
  8. 8
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 169 km105 mi · ~3 h 01 min
  9. 9
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 173 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 min
  10. 10
    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 44 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Grundy Center?

The nearest airport to Grundy Center is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 37 km (23 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 118 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Grundy Center?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 118 km from Grundy Center in a straight line — roughly 2 h 06 min by car.

What other airports are near Grundy Center?

Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 80 km, Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 100 km and The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 102 km.

How long does it take to get from Grundy Center to Waterloo Regional Airport?

About 40 min by car for the 37 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.