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Nearest Airport to La Porte City: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to La Porte City is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 149 km away.

Closest airport ALO Waterloo Regional Airport 32 km · 20 mi · ~34 min by car
Closest international DSM Des Moines International Airport 149 km · 93 mi · ~2 h 40 min by car

Airports near La Porte City

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    Waterloo Regional Airport Flag of United StatesWaterloo, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    ALO 32 km20 mi · ~34 min
  2. 2
    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 62 km39 mi · ~1 h 07 min
  3. 3
    Northeast Iowa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesCharles City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    CCY 91 km56 mi · ~1 h 37 min
  4. 4
    Dubuque Regional Airport Flag of United StatesDubuque, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    DBQ 122 km76 mi · ~2 h 11 min
  5. 5
    Mason City Municipal Airport Flag of United StatesMason City, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MCW 132 km82 mi · ~2 h 22 min
  6. 6
    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 136 km85 mi · ~2 h 26 min
  7. 7
    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 149 km93 mi · ~2 h 40 min
  8. 8
    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 166 km103 mi · ~2 h 58 min
  9. 9
    Quad City International Airport Flag of United StatesMoline, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    MLI 170 km105 mi · ~3 h 02 min
  10. 10
    Rochester International Airport Flag of United StatesRochester, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    RST 179 km111 mi · ~3 h 12 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to La Porte City?

The nearest airport to La Porte City is Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO), about 32 km (20 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), 149 km away.

Which international airport is closest to La Porte City?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 149 km from La Porte City in a straight line — roughly 2 h 40 min by car.

What other airports are near La Porte City?

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) — 62 km, Northeast Iowa Regional Airport (CCY) — 91 km and Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) — 122 km.

How long does it take to get from La Porte City to Waterloo Regional Airport?

About 34 min by car for the 32 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.