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Nearest Airport to Independence: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Independence is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 43 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 179 km away.

Closest airport ALO Waterloo Regional Airport 43 km · 27 mi · ~46 min by car

Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 179 km · 111 mi · ~3 h 12 min by car

Airports near Independence

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Waterloo Regional Airport Waterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
ALO 43 km27 mi · ~46 min
2
The Eastern Iowa Airport Cedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
CID 67 km41 mi · ~1 h 11 min
3
Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Charles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
CCY 89 km56 mi · ~1 h 36 min
4
Dubuque Regional Airport Dubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
DBQ 97 km60 mi · ~1 h 44 min
5
Mason City Municipal Airport Mason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
MCW 140 km87 mi · ~2 h 30 min
6
Ottumwa Regional Airport Ottumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
OTM 158 km98 mi · ~2 h 50 min
7
Quad City International Airport Moline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
MLI 161 km100 mi · ~2 h 52 min
8
La Crosse Regional Airport La Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
LSE 165 km103 mi · ~2 h 57 min
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Rochester International Airport Rochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
RST 168 km104 mi · ~3 h 00 min
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Des Moines International Airport Des Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
DSM 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

Independence Municipal Airport5.0 km
Oelwein Municipal Airport25 km
Hannen Airport29 km
Vinton Veterans Memorial Airpark30 km
Flyers Airport30 km
Davis Field31 km

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Independence?

The nearest airport to Independence is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 43 km (27 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 179 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Independence?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 179 km from Independence in a straight line — roughly 3 h 12 min by car.

What other airports are near Independence?

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 67 km, Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 89 km and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 97 km.

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

About 46 min by car for the 43 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.