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Nearest Airport to Iowa Falls: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Iowa Falls is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 70 km (43 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 115 km away.

Closest airport ALO Waterloo Regional Airport 70 km · 43 mi · ~1 h 15 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 115 km · 71 mi · ~2 h 03 min by car

Airports near Iowa Falls

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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 70 km43 mi · ~1 h 15 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 71 km44 mi · ~1 h 16 min
  3. 3
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 77 km48 mi · ~1 h 23 min
  4. 4
    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
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 115 km71 mi · ~2 h 03 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 36 min
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    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 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 209 km130 mi · ~3 h 44 min
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    La Crosse Regional Airport Flag of United StatesLa Crosse, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    LSE 221 km137 mi · ~3 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Iowa Falls?

The nearest airport to Iowa Falls is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 70 km (43 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 115 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Iowa Falls?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 115 km from Iowa Falls in a straight line — roughly 2 h 03 min by car.

What other airports are near Iowa Falls?

Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 71 km, Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD) — 77 km and Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 80 km.

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

About 1 h 15 min by car for the 70 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.