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Nearest Airport to Jefferson: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Jefferson is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 62 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 80 km away.

Closest airport FOD Fort Dodge Regional Airport 62 km · 38 mi · ~1 h 06 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 80 km · 50 mi · ~1 h 26 min by car

Airports near Jefferson

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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 62 km38 mi · ~1 h 06 min
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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 80 km50 mi · ~1 h 26 min
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    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 149 km92 mi · ~2 h 39 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 153 km95 mi · ~2 h 44 min
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    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 162 km100 mi · ~2 h 53 min
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    Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field Flag of United StatesSioux City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    SUX 171 km106 mi · ~3 h 03 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 173 km108 mi · ~3 h 06 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 186 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 190 km118 mi · ~3 h 23 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 221 km137 mi · ~3 h 57 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Jefferson?

The nearest airport to Jefferson is Fort Dodge Regional Airport (FOD), about 62 km (38 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 80 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Jefferson?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 80 km from Jefferson in a straight line — roughly 1 h 26 min by car.

What other airports are near Jefferson?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) — 80 km, Eppley Airfield (OMA) — 149 km and Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) — 153 km.

How long does it take to get from Jefferson to Fort Dodge Regional Airport?

About 1 h 06 min by car for the 62 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.