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Nearest Airport to Iowa City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Iowa City is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 177 km away.

Closest airport CID The Eastern Iowa Airport 29 km · 18 mi · ~31 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 177 km · 110 mi · ~3 h 10 min by car

Airports near Iowa City

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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 29 km18 mi · ~31 min
  2. 2
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 88 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
  3. 3
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 98 km61 mi · ~1 h 45 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 103 km64 mi · ~1 h 51 min
  5. 5
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 107 km66 mi · ~1 h 54 min
  6. 6
    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 123 km76 mi · ~2 h 12 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 10 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 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
  9. 9
    General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport Flag of United StatesPeoria, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    PIA 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min
  10. 10
    Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field Flag of United StatesQuincy, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    UIN 193 km120 mi · ~3 h 27 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Iowa City?

The nearest airport to Iowa City is The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), about 29 km (18 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 177 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Iowa City?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 177 km from Iowa City in a straight line — roughly 3 h 10 min by car.

What other airports are near Iowa City?

Quad City International Airport (MLI) — 88 km, Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 98 km and Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) — 103 km.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to The Eastern Iowa Airport?

About 31 min by car for the 29 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.