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Nearest Airport to Knoxville: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Knoxville is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 51 km (32 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 51 km · 32 mi · ~55 min by car

Airports near Knoxville

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 51 km32 mi · ~55 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 60 km37 mi · ~1 h 04 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 164 km102 mi · ~2 h 55 min
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    Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesBurlington, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    BRL 177 km110 mi · ~3 h 09 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 199 km124 mi · ~3 h 33 min
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    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 205 km128 mi · ~3 h 40 min
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    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 218 km135 mi · ~3 h 53 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Knoxville?

The nearest airport to Knoxville is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 51 km (32 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Knoxville?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 51 km from Knoxville in a straight line — roughly 55 min by car.

What other airports are near Knoxville?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 60 km, The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 132 km and Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) — 145 km.

How long does it take to get from Knoxville to Des Moines International Airport?

About 55 min by car for the 51 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.