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Nearest Airport to Leon: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Leon is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 89 km (55 mi) away.

Closest airport DSM Des Moines International Airport 89 km · 55 mi · ~1 h 35 min by car

Airports near Leon

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    Des Moines International Airport Flag of United StatesDes Moines, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    DSM 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 35 min
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    Ottumwa Regional Airport Flag of United StatesOttumwa, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OTM 116 km72 mi · ~2 h 05 min
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    Kirksville Regional Airport Flag of United StatesKirksville, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    IRK 125 km77 mi · ~2 h 14 min
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    Rosecrans Memorial Airport Flag of United StatesSt Joseph, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    STJ 146 km91 mi · ~2 h 36 min
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    Kansas City International Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    MCI 180 km112 mi · ~3 h 13 min
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    Offutt Air Force Base Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    OFF 186 km116 mi · ~3 h 20 min
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    Eppley Airfield Flag of United StatesOmaha, United States · International Airports in United States Meet & Greet →
    OMA 191 km118 mi · ~3 h 24 min
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    Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport Flag of United StatesKansas City, United States · Regional · no scheduled flights Airports in United States
    MKC 194 km120 mi · ~3 h 27 min
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    Fort Dodge Regional Airport Flag of United StatesFort Dodge, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    FOD 205 km127 mi · ~3 h 40 min
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    The Eastern Iowa Airport Flag of United StatesCedar Rapids, United States · Regional Airports in United States
    CID 212 km132 mi · ~3 h 48 min

Small airfields nearby

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Leon?

The nearest airport to Leon is Des Moines International Airport (DSM), about 89 km (55 mi) away.

Which international airport is closest to Leon?

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) is 89 km from Leon in a straight line — roughly 1 h 35 min by car.

What other airports are near Leon?

Ottumwa Regional Airport (OTM) — 116 km, Kirksville Regional Airport (IRK) — 125 km and Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) — 146 km.

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

About 1 h 35 min by car for the 89 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.